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DG53 TGX

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

112,930 mi
Last recorded112,930 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 TGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 112,930 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 110,416 miles

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 110,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak, co ok! (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 105,405 miles

n/s front tyre 3mm

Fail 18 May 2016 105,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre 3mm

Pass 19 May 2015 103,533 miles

mid exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 May 2015 103,514 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

mid exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 98,622 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 98,617 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 90,709 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 90,703 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 80,956 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 80,956 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 74,414 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 74,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise both rear discs badly scored corroded & pitted

Advise handbrake close to having no reserve travel

Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,619 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 66,618 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 62,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,034 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 45,034 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 33,301 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,301 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DG53 TGX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 TGX, 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 DG53 TGX registered?

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

Is DG53 TGX safe to buy?

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