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CK53 EFM

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,116 mi
Last recorded190,116 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 EFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 190,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 179,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 172,873 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 168,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to under side of vehical

Pass 29 Nov 2019 165,919 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 150,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 140,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 128,482 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 128,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 121,541 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slight pitting but ok for test

both front tyres worn but ok for test

Pass 1 Dec 2014 113,201 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 104,002 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 104,002 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 936,685 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,002 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 76,300 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 67,360 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 58,824 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,052 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 37,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,700 miles

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

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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CK53 EFM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CK53 EFM, 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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CK53 EFM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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