MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear top inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn track adjusting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear top inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
anti slip on clutch pedal slightly worn
both rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated
offside rear back brake plate slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust join slightly deteriorated
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
anti slip on clutch pedal slightly worn
petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
anti slip on clutch pedal slightly worn
both front tyres cracking
both rear tyres cracking
offside front wiper blade slightly split
petrol fuel filler cap seal slightly perished
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres slightly perished on inner wall
both rear tyres perishing in tread
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres slightly perished
engine management light on
side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
covers on both outer sills
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
plastic covers on both outer sills
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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DX53 FFV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 DX53 FFV, 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 DX53 FFV registered?
DX53 FFV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is DX53 FFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX53 FFV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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