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DG53 THN

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,660 mi
Last recorded87,660 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 THN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,660 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,115 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 81,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,924 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 64,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,920 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,920 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,536 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,721 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 40,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,430 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 THN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG53 THN, 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 THN registered?

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

Is DG53 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 THN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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