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EO53 TVD

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,846 mi
Last recorded23,846 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 23,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 22,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 18,326 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,291 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 16,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 15,169 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,680 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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EO53 TVD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EO53 TVD, 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 EO53 TVD registered?

EO53 TVD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is EO53 TVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 TVD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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