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FD53 KSK

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,655 mi
Last recorded155,655 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KSK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2015 155,655 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 147,200 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 147,181 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 8 Nov 2013 130,848 miles

both front to rear and rear metal brake pipes over fuel tank starting to corrode

exhaust box corroded

offside front indicator cover has temporary repair

various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2013 130,848 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

both front to rear and rear metal brake pipes over fuel tank starting to corrode

exhaust box corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 111,722 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 111,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 92,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake discs scored

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

both rear tyres castleated on inside edge

Fail 18 Oct 2011 92,520 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake discs scored

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

both rear tyres castleated on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,940 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged but no cord or ply visible

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 65,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,329 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 53,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

inner side light on offside rear not woking

Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 38,044 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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FD53 KSK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD53 KSK, 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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FD53 KSK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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