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FG53 FWP

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,219 mi
Last recorded100,219 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2022 100,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 93,746 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 93,745 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,070 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 88,069 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,196 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 82,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,001 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,351 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 66,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,167 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 56,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

rear number plate starting to deteiorate

Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,711 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust joints

n/s/r tyre cracking and a puncture

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on edges and a puncture

o/s/r 1 of 2 position light bulbs inop

o/s/r tyre cracking and a puncture

rear brake pads wearing more on n/s/r than o/s/r

Fail 12 Sep 2012 23,160 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,160 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,686 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 7,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 6,199 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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FG53 FWP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FG53 FWP, 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 FG53 FWP registered?

FG53 FWP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 FWP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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