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CV53 WSX

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,644 mi
Last recorded170,644 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 170,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 170,645 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Front low - broken spring (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 163,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 161,460 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 157,485 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 153,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 146,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 140,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 134,395 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 134,392 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 122,204 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 122,021 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 106,890 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 89,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,330 miles

osf brake pads low

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 WSX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

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

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