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DG53 TEY

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,309 mi
Last recorded112,309 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 TEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 112,309 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2025 111,705 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 111,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 110,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 108,458 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 106,052 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 102,859 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 102,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,370 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 97,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 84,179 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 84,170 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,650 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 81,644 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,482 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2009 43,494 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,157 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,733 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,674 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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DG53 TEY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG53 TEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 TEY registered?

DG53 TEY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is DG53 TEY safe to buy?

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