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EJ52 PWL

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,275 mi
Last recorded207,275 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 PWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 207,275 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 190,121 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 172,621 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 153,324 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 136,650 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 114,991 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 94,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2008 94,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 82,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 82,665 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 62,850 miles

Front and rear brake pads are low.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 42,062 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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EJ52 PWL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ52 PWL, 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 EJ52 PWL registered?

EJ52 PWL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is EJ52 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 PWL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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