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CE53 PHJ

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 PHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,442 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper strut prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 98,565 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust joint corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 98,564 miles

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

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

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust joint corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 95,832 miles

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,271 miles

Central Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 92,271 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 90,826 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to sills unable to check for corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,089 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 86,089 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,988 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,320 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 82,320 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,849 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded (no leaks)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,802 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,661 miles

front brake discs slight worn/corroded

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,881 miles

rear brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,981 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2010 46,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,491 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,739 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,111 miles

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 PHJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

CE53 PHJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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