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DA53 AJX

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,610 mi
Last recorded131,610 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 AJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 131,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 11,195 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,131 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,464 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 89,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,107 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,552 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,952 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,573 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 62,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,043 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,973 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,466 miles

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

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

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

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 AJX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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