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DF53 MVE

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

230,693 mi
Last recorded230,693 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 230,693 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 226,006 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 all the way (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose corroded x2 pipe + filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 216,509 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2017 213,898 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 205,642 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 172,395 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 172,395 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 131,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 131,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 107,451 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,912 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,099 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 70,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,239 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 42,980 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,980 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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DF53 MVE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF53 MVE, 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 DF53 MVE registered?

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

Is DF53 MVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 MVE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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