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EK53 WHZ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,756 mi
Last recorded120,756 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 120,756 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 120,746 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,815 miles

Coolant low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 114,669 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear N/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,976 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 100,810 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,395 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,897 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,993 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,228 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 WHZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EK53 WHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 WHZ registered?

EK53 WHZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is EK53 WHZ safe to buy?

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