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FP53 UWD

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

183,503 mi
Last recorded183,503 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 183,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 178,621 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

both front top suspension bearings slightly noisy

Fail 14 Sep 2023 178,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

both front top suspension bearings slightly noisy

Pass 15 Sep 2022 171,811 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 171,795 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm seized (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 166,785 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 162,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper top strut bearing seized

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 162,054 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top strut bearing seized

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 155,841 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 155,841 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 149,507 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 143,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 135,146 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,021 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 114,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,432 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,351 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 101,632 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,632 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 92,018 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 92,018 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 83,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 83,369 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 70,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 59,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,276 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 UWD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UWD, 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 UWD registered?

FP53 UWD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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