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DG53 UXR

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,847 mi
Last recorded146,847 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 146,847 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 146,847 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 137,857 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 137,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 130,501 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 121,082 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 121,082 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 108,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,532 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,911 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 87,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,071 miles

backing on n/plates starting to come away from plates

both headlight wiper blades split

n/s/r indicator bulb starting to loose colour

Fail 23 Aug 2010 76,067 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,052 miles

both front headlight wiper blades split

front brake pads half worn

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,907 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,415 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,557 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 33,162 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,162 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 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.

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