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FP53 TCK

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,187 mi
Last recorded146,187 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 TCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 146,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 137,436 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective All rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 137,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective All rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,087 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 112,845 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 110,832 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front suspension top mount. (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front suspension top mount. (2.2.C.1h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 107,298 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front suspension top mount. (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front suspension top mount. (2.2.C.1h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 103,090 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 103,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 99,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,045 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,325 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,992 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,605 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,382 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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FP53 TCK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP53 TCK, 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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FP53 TCK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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