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CV53 EVM

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,053 mi
Last recorded124,053 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 124,053 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded

nearside rear parking brake recording low effort

offside rear lamp has minor damage

parking brake only just minimum efficiency requirements

Fail 24 Aug 2022 124,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded

nearside rear parking brake recording low effort

parking brake only just minimum efficiency requirements

Pass 2 Sep 2021 120,988 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 117,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,693 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,057 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,544 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,361 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,494 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,718 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 73,711 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,588 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,943 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,338 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,717 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 39,717 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,004 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,766 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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CV53 EVM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CV53 EVM, 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 CV53 EVM registered?

CV53 EVM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CV53 EVM safe to buy?

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