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DE53 LXT

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,089 mi
Last recorded140,089 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 140,089 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 136,945 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 131,867 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,306 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 118,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 112,706 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 107,526 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 107,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 May 2016 95,530 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2015 88,020 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,179 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 79,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,294 miles

airbag lamp on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,168 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,161 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2010 48,398 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 48,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,381 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 43,381 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,808 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,313 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 LXT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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