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FE53 OML

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,181 mi
Last recorded62,181 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OML
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 62,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 62,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 56,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 51,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 51,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 38,298 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 38,293 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 33,652 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,696 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 31,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to treads and outer side wall.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 31,391 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to treads and outer side wall.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 29,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracked down tread and sidewalls.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracked down tread and sidewalls.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,721 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads.

Nearside Front tyre valve cracking.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,764 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking to the treads.

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,678 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,383 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,225 miles

Drivers and rear wiper blades split.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,443 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,294 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 8,629 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 OML is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OML, 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 OML registered?

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

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