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FE53 UFN

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,112 mi
Last recorded163,112 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 163,112 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2021 159,611 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 159,611 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both side (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 158,027 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 154,038 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 147,147 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 147,147 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,654 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 139,654 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 132,842 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2015 124,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 116,018 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 107,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 107,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,056 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,862 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,528 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,645 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,571 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,241 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 UFN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UFN, 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 UFN registered?

FE53 UFN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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