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EX53 UDN

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,490 mi
Last recorded164,490 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 164,490 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 160,946 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 136,221 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 150,814 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 150,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 138,355 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 124,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear inner disc faces starting to rust, both rear tyres perished (no canvis showing)

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2011 124,336 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear inner disc faces starting to rust, both rear tyres perished (no canvis showing)

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2010 111,618 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 102,236 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 102,236 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 101,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,710 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 68,049 miles

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

near side off side front tyres scrubbed on outer edges

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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EX53 UDN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX53 UDN, 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 EX53 UDN registered?

EX53 UDN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is EX53 UDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 UDN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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