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EA53 BUE

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,294 mi
Last recorded141,294 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 141,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 140,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 139,484 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 139,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking calipher (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 138,312 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 138,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 136,803 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 134,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 132,457 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 130,142 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 May 2013 127,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 121,890 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 115,999 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 110,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 103,290 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 97,763 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 90,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 83,594 miles

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

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

crack on windscreen outside swept area

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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EA53 BUE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA53 BUE, 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

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What year was EA53 BUE registered?

EA53 BUE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EA53 BUE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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