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FH53 FUY

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,205 mi
Last recorded179,205 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2019 179,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 175,425 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 169,660 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 161,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 153,898 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 147,181 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 138,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 126,725 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 115,098 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 105,464 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 96,537 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,797 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,143 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Oil leak from engine

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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FH53 FUY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FH53 FUY, 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 FH53 FUY registered?

FH53 FUY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is FH53 FUY safe to buy?

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