MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to exhaust centre box
rear indicators fading colour
some separating to rear upper control arms inner bushes
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion to exhaust centre box
rear indicators fading colour
some rear brake judder
some separating to rear upper control arms inner bushes
both rear tyres starting to wear uneven outer edges
both rear upper control arms inner bushes starting to seperate
rear exhaust flange corroding
some corrosion to floorpans and nearside rear chassis
some movement in both front suspension top bushes
windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres starting to wear uneven outer edges
both rear upper control arms inner bushes starting to seperate
corrosion to all brake discs
nearside rear lower control arm outer bush deteriorating/weak - recommend replace
rear exhaust flange corroding
some corrosion to floorpans and nearside rear chassis
some movement in both front suspension top bushes
windscreen chipped
indicators fading colour
n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
rear control arm bushes separating/worn
some corrosion to exhaust
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
indicators fading colour
n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
rear control arm bushes separating/worn
some corrosion to exhaust
windscreen chipped
brake discs heavily worn
rear control arm bushes separating/weakening
slight perishing to n/s/f brake hose
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake discs heavily worn
rear control arm bushes separating/weakening
slight perishing to n/s/f brake hose
perishing to o/s/f brake hose - recommend replace soon
possible rear brake pads getting low
rear lower control arms outer bushes separating/weakening
wear to brake discs
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
perishing to o/s/f brake hose - recommend replace soon
possible rear brake pads getting low
rear lower control arms outer bushes separating/weakening
wear to brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE53 OXB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 FE53 OXB, 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 OXB registered?
FE53 OXB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is FE53 OXB safe to buy?
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