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DU53 UPV

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,696 mi
Last recorded151,696 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 151,696 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 144,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2014 135,368 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 135,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 120,289 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 110,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 103,330 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 97,209 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 97,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

chip in o/s of windscreen (a zone)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,653 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,890 miles

both front drive shaft clips loose on outer driveshafts, are leaking grease slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,240 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,580 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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DU53 UPV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DU53 UPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU53 UPV?

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What year was DU53 UPV registered?

DU53 UPV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is DU53 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 UPV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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