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CV53 EWB

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,273 mi
Last recorded109,273 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2023 109,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

vehicle has been undersealed in areas

Pass 8 Dec 2022 104,106 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 104,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,493 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 96,493 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,107 miles

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

Front brake back plates are corroded and deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 85,494 miles

Both rear brake disk back plates deteriorated.

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 85,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear brake disk back plates deteriorated.

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 80,654 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,114 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,869 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,846 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,330 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,341 miles

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

engine underguard fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,808 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,163 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 EWB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EWB, 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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CV53 EWB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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