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EA53 KRU

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,291 mi
Last recorded117,291 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 117,291 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/ rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 117,290 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side light flickers

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/ rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,303 miles

Front offside/nearside tyre walls slightly damaged

Nearside Front side light flickers

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 105,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front offside/nearside tyre walls slightly damaged

Nearside Front side light flickers

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 102,828 miles

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 96,600 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 88,944 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 84,463 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 84,463 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,775 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 82,753 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,696 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,267 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,426 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,133 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,709 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,901 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 46,078 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,775 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,289 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 22,289 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 KRU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KRU, 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 EA53 KRU registered?

EA53 KRU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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