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EK53 WJN

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,633 mi
Last recorded171,633 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 171,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 171,633 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 147,558 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 147,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,832 miles

incorrect registration plates in back of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2016 137,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

incorrect registration plates in back of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2015 130,463 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 19 Sep 2015 130,463 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 118,164 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 102,345 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,373 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 84,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,092 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,769 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,523 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 38,649 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 WJN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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