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EK53 WHV

2003 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,805 mi
Last recorded112,805 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 112,805 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 112,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,030 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 105,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Too bright (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,282 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 98,282 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,313 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,846 miles

rear number plate marked

sill kit fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2013 75,846 miles

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

rear number plate marked

sill kit fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,600 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 53,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Fail 26 Sep 2009 44,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,729 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 24,798 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 24,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 15,475 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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EK53 WHV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK53 WHV, 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 EK53 WHV registered?

EK53 WHV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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