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EA53 BUH

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

128,050 mi
Last recorded128,050 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 128,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 128,050 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive brake fluid leaking from nearside rear rigid brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 124,486 miles

blow centre to rear exhaust joint

front links gaiter n/s front cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2023 119,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 116,383 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,044 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 114,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 111,732 miles

front tyres low on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2020 111,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2019 107,519 miles

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

small split in o/s cv gaiter by inner clip

Fail 4 Mar 2019 107,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

small split in o/s cv gaiter by inner clip

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,037 miles

front pads low

Fail 5 Mar 2018 98,037 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,603 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes noisey on drive (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

nearside obligatory mirror deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2017 92,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes noisey on drive (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

nearside obligatory mirror deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,018 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,629 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 81,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,804 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 70,407 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on

Fail 25 Jun 2013 58,791 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,791 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 45,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,770 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 37,770 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,881 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,903 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2007 21,903 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 9 Sep 2006 15,067 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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EA53 BUH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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