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FG53 OZP

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,452 mi
Last recorded130,452 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 130,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2014 130,452 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2013 117,308 miles

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

bonnet catch faulty but latches securely (recommend new catch )

engine management light on

Pass 5 Oct 2012 107,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,778 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 95,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,001 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,777 miles

o/s wiper blade poor condition srs light on engine light on

Fail 29 Sep 2009 72,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s wiper blade poor condition srs light on engine light on

Fail 24 Sep 2008 59,767 miles

16% imbalance on front service brakes

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,767 miles

16% imbalance on front service brakes

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 46,718 miles

13% imbalance on front service brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag warning light on dash

sevice warning light on dash

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,718 miles

13% imbalance on front service brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning light on dash

sevice warning light on dash

Fail 30 Sep 2006 36,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 36,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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FG53 OZP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG53 OZP, 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 OZP registered?

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

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