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FE53 OLV

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,898 mi
Last recorded72,898 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,748 miles

Signs of deterioration to nearside rear top arm inner bush

Slight bend in nearside rear wheel rim

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,897 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,161 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,614 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,934 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,465 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 OLV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

FE53 OLV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is FE53 OLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 OLV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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