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DA53 AJO

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

146,665 mi
Last recorded146,665 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 AJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 146,665 miles

Drivers seat belt frayed

Fail 3 Jan 2025 146,665 miles

Drivers seat belt frayed

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 142,807 miles

Drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 19 Dec 2022 137,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering gaiter has starting to perish

Slight bind from nearside front brake

Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,266 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 121,683 miles

Offside Front Wiper linkage worn slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2020 121,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,816 miles

Drives seatbelt frayed

Fail 19 Dec 2019 116,816 miles

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

Drives seatbelt frayed

Pass 24 Dec 2018 111,775 miles

Offside front tyre low tread

Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,851 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 103,847 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,082 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 97,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 89,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 89,775 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,830 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 72,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,116 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Oct 2011 58,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,044 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,100 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 44,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,587 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,831 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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DA53 AJO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA53 AJO, 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 DA53 AJO registered?

DA53 AJO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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