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EN53 HVM

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,941 mi
Last recorded147,941 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 147,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 144,616 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 144,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 141,074 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 141,074 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 133,036 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres 2.5mm

Fail 19 Jun 2014 133,036 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres 2.5mm

Pass 10 Dec 2013 125,705 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 125,705 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 113,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 113,114 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 100,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,452 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 74,948 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,665 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,795 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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EN53 HVM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EN53 HVM, 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 EN53 HVM registered?

EN53 HVM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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