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DK53 HHP

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

198,654 mi
Last recorded198,654 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 198,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 198,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 195,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 195,267 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 192,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 192,945 miles

Central Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected lamda wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 189,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 189,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light missing

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 184,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 184,891 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scoured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 180,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 180,347 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 177,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 177,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 172,576 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

o/s/f fog light missing

some rusting to underside rear

Fail 31 Jul 2019 172,576 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting collapsed (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f headlight bulb in wrong fit bulb properly and adjust beam (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

n/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/f fog light missing

some rusting to underside rear

Pass 22 Aug 2018 162,201 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all tyres are feathered on inner edges

both rear side marker lights not working

damage to front bumper lower o/s light missing front no plate damaged n/s driving light glass cracked

some rusting to underside rear

Fail 22 Aug 2018 162,201 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced n/s/f dip beam incorrect pattern fit bulb correctly (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f fit h7 at time of test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all tyres are feathered on inner edges

both rear side marker lights not working

damage to front bumper lower o/s light missing front no plate damaged n/s driving light glass cracked

some rusting to underside rear

Pass 12 Aug 2017 149,988 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both front belts starting to fray (5.2.2a)

o/s/f driving light missing n/s broken and front bumper damage

Fail 9 Aug 2017 149,988 miles

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lamp lens missing and showing white light (1.4.A.2e)

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low n/s dip and main beam low will not adjust (1.8)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced o/s/f lens cracked water ingress and dim on full beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s/r inner side light (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack gaiter split o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both front belts starting to fray (5.2.2a)

o/s/f driving light missing n/s broken and front bumper damage

o/s/r side marker light inop

sump bung leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2016 137,146 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 137,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front large rust ridge inner disc face

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear rust ridges discs

Pass 4 Sep 2015 124,785 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 111,754 miles

front brake discs worn and offside corroded on inside surface

nearside drive shaft outside gaiter cracked on small end clip

some damage to front number plate

Fail 10 Sep 2014 111,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and offside corroded on inside surface

nearside drive shaft outside gaiter cracked on small end clip

offside front tyre worn and stone cut tread

some damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,134 miles

both front headlight lenses damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2013 98,134 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

both front headlight lenses damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,821 miles

air bag light on

Fail 28 Aug 2012 82,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Fail 12 Aug 2011 69,886 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,367 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 58,367 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,691 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 35,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,775 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,220 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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DK53 HHP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 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 DK53 HHP, 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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DK53 HHP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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