MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded towards rear of near side front to rear next to tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
play in off side steering rack inner joint
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
advise all tyres slightly staggered
advise exhaust system condition deteriorating
advise nsf seat belt starting to fray
advise slight play in front suspension bushes
advise steering wheel switch gear loose
advise surface corrosion to brake discs
backing on n/plates starting to pill away from plates
front brake discs wearing
tyre wear n/s/f inner and outer edges
tyre wear o/s/r inner edge started
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
backing on n/plates starting to pill away from plates
front brake discs wearing
tyre wear n/s/f inner and outer edges
tyre wear o/s/r inner edge started
backing on n/plates starting to come away from plates
both headlight wiper blades split
n/s/r indicator bulb starting to loose colour
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
backing on n/plates starting to come away from plates
both headlight wiper blades split
n/s/r indicator bulb starting to loose colour
both front headlight wiper blades split
front brake pads half worn
rear brake pads starting to wear low
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 UXR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 UXR, 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 UXR registered?
DG53 UXR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is DG53 UXR safe to buy?
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