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DE53 OSB

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,775 mi
Last recorded149,775 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OSB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 149,775 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre on the legal limit

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 149,775 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre on the legal limit

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 141,604 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 141,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 133,875 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 133,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2013 127,355 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 127,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 121,365 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 114,595 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 102,568 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 102,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 94,759 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Sep 2009 94,759 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,271 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 69,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,684 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 OSB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE53 OSB, 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 DE53 OSB registered?

DE53 OSB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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