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ET53 KHJ

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,811 mi
Last recorded142,811 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 KHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 142,811 miles

Drivers seat belt showing signs of wear

Noise on engine area?

Offside rear brake pads lower than nearside rear (wearing low)

Pass 26 Jun 2020 140,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,761 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter loose

Fail 28 Jun 2019 137,761 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside steering rack gaiter loose

battery poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2018 134,636 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Offside front (outer) position lamp bulb not working

Pass 5 Oct 2016 125,985 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,984 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit with nail in tread

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,634 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link both boots (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing outer edge

long travel handbrake

offside front wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2015 114,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link both boots (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing outer edge

long travel handbrake

offside front wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2014 92,638 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,888 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,140 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Nov 2011 66,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,300 miles

front tyres bald on outer edges not in centre 3/4

Fail 9 Nov 2010 58,300 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front tyres bald on outer edges not in centre 3/4

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,060 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 44,082 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,082 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 34,323 miles

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

n/s/r seat belt and seat back catch not checked child seat fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,323 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s/r seat belt and seat back catch not checked child seat fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2006 24,727 miles

Offside front anti rollbar mount displaced slightly

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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ET53 KHJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ET53 KHJ, 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 ET53 KHJ registered?

ET53 KHJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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