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DA53 HKJ

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,921 mi
Last recorded195,921 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 195,921 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on both edges

nearside front inner cv boot seeping grease

Pass 19 Oct 2017 183,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 173,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 160,830 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 160,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured chassis rail (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 148,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f floor has slight damage

Pass 16 Oct 2014 148,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f floor has slight damage

Pass 12 Oct 2013 138,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 131,875 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 124,381 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight juddering on rear disc

Fail 14 Oct 2011 124,381 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight juddering on rear disc

Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,572 miles

O/S rack weeping fluid

Pass 8 Oct 2009 101,224 miles

Age cracks in Nearside front tyre not showing cords

Fail 5 Oct 2009 101,224 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Age cracks in Nearside front tyre not showing cords

Pass 5 Nov 2008 94,009 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 77,690 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 53,164 miles

parking brake near end of adjustment

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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DA53 HKJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HKJ, 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 HKJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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