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EK53 WHW

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,729 mi
Last recorded89,729 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,729 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 89,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyry worn on inside

Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 77,569 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,339 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 71,339 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,760 miles

near side rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,485 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 43,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,095 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,094 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 WHW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

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

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