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CE53 HDV

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,163 mi
Last recorded77,163 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,163 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,469 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 75,466 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,595 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,724 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,000 miles

Front worn front brake discs

Nearside Front wiper worn

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 65,000 miles

Front worn front brake discs

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wiper worn

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 62,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 57,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 53,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,761 miles

rear indicators show some white light

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,734 miles

rear number plate no very good condision

Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,529 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight engine oil leak

slight wear on outer edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,264 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,629 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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CE53 HDV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE53 HDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE53 HDV registered?

CE53 HDV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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