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DF53 MVA

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,091 mi
Last recorded190,091 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 190,091 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side lights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn at both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

o/s/r park brake readings low

Pass 9 Mar 2020 182,328 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 154,947 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 154,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 137,903 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 137,794 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,330 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 125,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,178 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2015 105,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2015 105,005 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2014 97,006 miles

front discs lipped slightly

oil residue on engine

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

slight play in inner steering joints

wear to rear brakes

Fail 23 Feb 2014 97,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil residue on engine

slight play in inner steering joints

wear to rear brakes

Pass 17 Feb 2013 88,678 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f inner steering joint

Fail 17 Feb 2013 88,678 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,808 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,355 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2010 77,988 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,284 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,879 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 68,690 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 68,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,180 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 67,173 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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DF53 MVA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DF53 MVA, 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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DF53 MVA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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