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CV53 NUE

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,396 mi
Last recorded124,396 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 124,396 miles

general corrosion in suspension parts and inner sills

Pass 24 Oct 2024 123,827 miles

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

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

rear boot floor and inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 123,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear boot floors and inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 123,047 miles

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

Rear upper inner sills and boot floor corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,830 miles

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

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

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

both rear floors corroded

both rear upper inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,694 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,373 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 121,345 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 120,848 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 120,814 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 118,956 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 118,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 114,143 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s rear outer sidelight not working

Fail 22 Sep 2015 114,143 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s rear outer sidelight not working

Fail 1 Oct 2014 110,139 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

exhaust rear joint in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2014 110,139 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust rear joint in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2013 104,722 miles

N/s front tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s front & both rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

O/s handbrake effort is not as good as n/s.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 104,718 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/s front tyre has a nail in the tread.

O/s front & both rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

O/s handbrake effort is not as good as n/s.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,892 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 88,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 76,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,193 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,290 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,780 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 NUE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NUE, 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 NUE registered?

CV53 NUE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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