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EK53 WJD

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,570 mi
Last recorded113,570 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WJD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 113,570 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 102,218 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,878 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 91,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,730 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,942 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 76,940 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,543 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 53,543 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 73,490 miles

off-side rear tyre, perished

Fail 28 May 2012 73,490 miles

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

off-side rear tyre, perished

Pass 24 May 2011 71,295 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 71,295 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

slight brake bind, near-side rear.

Pass 26 May 2010 69,082 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 67,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,236 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,828 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,968 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 WJD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

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

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