MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Chips in windscreen
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front coil spring fouling on the arch
Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Oil leak
Service indicator on
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Kicks up on both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Kicks up on both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Chips in windscreen
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front coil spring fouling on the arch
Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Oil leak
Service indicator on
offside rear brake backplate corroded
wiper linkage worn
advanced corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
advanced corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes
front brake pads appear low requires closer inspection
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear brake discs rusty
front tyre size 225/45r17
rear tyre size 215/45r17
both rear brake discs rusty
front tyre size 225/45r17
rear tyre size 215/45r17
both front tyres wearing low
both rear brake discs slight corrosion
n/s/ door mirror glass missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
irregular inner edge wear on both rear tyres,
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front brake discs wear
slight distortion on both rear brake discs
slight distortion on both rear brakes
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV53 WTE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 WTE, 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 WTE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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