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DX53 FFV

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,800 mi
Last recorded123,800 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 123,800 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 123,797 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 118,522 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 118,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,791 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 111,626 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 104,527 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 104,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,645 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 97,465 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,679 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,814 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear top inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 82,774 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 71,187 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,840 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,966 miles

side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills

Fail 15 Sep 2010 42,966 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,330 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers on both outer sills

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,231 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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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?

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