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FP53 UWA

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,469 mi
Last recorded190,469 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 190,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 178,192 miles

Centre exhaust silencer rattling

Handbrake cables deteriorated on outer casings

Rear brake pipes corroded by fuel tank

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2017 178,191 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam switch inop (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust silencer rattling

Handbrake cables deteriorated on outer casings

Rear brake pipes corroded by fuel tank

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2016 171,353 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both n/s o/s siezed (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 171,353 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to back exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both n/s o/s siezed (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 160,233 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 160,231 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 148,693 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 143,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 142,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 141,519 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 138,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 138,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 137,282 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 135,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 113,656 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 UWA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UWA, 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 UWA registered?

FP53 UWA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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