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FE53 OLT

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,493 mi
Last recorded183,493 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 183,493 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 175,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 169,279 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 169,279 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

Pass 27 Sep 2014 166,165 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 156,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 141,642 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 141,642 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 133,191 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 125,991 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 125,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 118,254 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r side light inop

Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,362 miles

hand brake travel long

n/s/r side light inop

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,867 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 73,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,024 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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FE53 OLT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE53 OLT, 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 FE53 OLT registered?

FE53 OLT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 OLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 OLT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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