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DG53 TGU

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,751 mi
Last recorded133,751 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 TGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 133,751 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 133,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 129,877 miles

Front Crossmember radiator support corroded , full inspection not possible due to undertray fitted

Nearside & offside rear Suspension & chassis prescribed area's are corroded but not yet significantly reduced structural strength.

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on slightly on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2019 129,862 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Crossmember radiator support corroded , full inspection not possible due to undertray fitted

Nearside & offside rear Suspension & chassis prescribed area's are corroded but not yet significantly reduced structural strength.

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on slightly on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2018 124,551 miles

Engine warning light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 124,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine warning light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,894 miles

All four brake discs rear metal dust guards corroded

All suspension bushes on rear are perished and detoirated but no excessive movement

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses fitted (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 117,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four brake discs rear metal dust guards corroded

All suspension bushes on rear are perished and detoirated but no excessive movement

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses fitted (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 111,753 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Underbody prescribed area's are corroded but not excessive.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 111,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All four brake disc's backing plates corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Underbody prescribed area's are corroded but not excessive.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disc's fitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 101,829 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 90,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 90,392 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,653 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,272 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 56,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,183 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 37,183 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Sep 2006 31,207 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,207 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 TGU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DG53 TGU, 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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DG53 TGU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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