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FP53 SXC

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,661 mi
Last recorded131,661 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 SXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,661 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 131,661 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 116,084 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 116,084 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 116,052 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,333 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 109,333 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 101,749 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 101,749 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,510 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm and perishing

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and perishing

noise from engine drive belt area

offside front tyre on 3mm and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

signs offside front whhel has rubbed on inner arch

Fail 26 Feb 2013 89,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm and perishing

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and perishing

noise from engine drive belt area

offside front tyre on 3mm and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

signs offside front whhel has rubbed on inner arch

Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,754 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 75,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,648 miles

Advise air bag light on

Advise both rear brake disc,s are slightly pitted

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2010 71,648 miles

Advise air bag light on

Advise both rear brake disc,s are slightly pitted

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,590 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration borderline

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

nearside front track rod has play inside rubber gaitor at steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,748 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 62,748 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,011 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 49,320 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s/r outer position lamp n/w

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,320 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s/r outer position lamp n/w

Rear brake pads wearing thin

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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FP53 SXC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FP53 SXC, 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 FP53 SXC registered?

FP53 SXC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FP53 SXC shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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