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CN53 PNO

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,257 mi
Last recorded169,257 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 PNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 169,257 miles

Front coil spring worn BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 169,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front coil spring worn BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 156,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

UNDER SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 1 Sep 2016 156,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired CLIP MISSING (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

UNDER SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 15 Sep 2015 144,977 miles

rear pads getting low, o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 144,977 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear pads getting low, o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 131,434 miles

Nearside front top mount rough when on lock to lock check

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight movement in offside wiper arm

Fail 20 Sep 2014 131,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside front top mount rough when on lock to lock check

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight movement in offside wiper arm

Pass 21 Sep 2013 119,739 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 119,739 miles

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

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

o/s wiper arm

warp o/s/r disc

Pass 8 Sep 2012 109,700 miles

nsf wiper worn

nsr disc warped

Fail 8 Sep 2012 109,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nsf wiper worn

nsr disc warped

Pass 17 Sep 2011 103,916 miles

corrosion osr arch

nsf drop link worn / slight wear osf drop link

punture nsr tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2011 103,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion osr arch

punture nsr tyre

nsf drop link worn / slight wear osf drop link

Fail 18 Sep 2010 96,149 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn unevenly and side walls are cracked and perished

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 96,149 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly and side walls are cracked and perished

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 89,166 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 75,076 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 65,229 miles

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

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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CN53 PNO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN53 PNO, 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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CN53 PNO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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