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DE53 LXN

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,729 mi
Last recorded94,729 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,729 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,484 miles

Centre silencer box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,876 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 70,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking on the inner wall

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,431 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,476 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,949 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,490 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,648 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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DE53 LXN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE53 LXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 LXN registered?

DE53 LXN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is DE53 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 LXN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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