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DE53 OTD

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,402 mi
Last recorded134,402 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2018 134,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,607 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 124,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn CUT AT SMALL END OF BOOT (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT BEND OF FLOOR (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded RUNNING AT BOTH SIDES OF FUEL TANK. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 104,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,260 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,334 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,342 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,372 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 43,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,208 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 29,980 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads have approx 3,000 miles left. † †o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2-3mm (Limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,980 miles

front brake pads have approx 3,000 miles left. † †o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2-3mm (Limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,245 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 OTD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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