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FP53 UWF

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,811 mi
Last recorded112,811 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 112,811 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,171 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both link arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,645 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,224 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,610 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,570 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,222 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 18 Oct 2010 52,643 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper blades split at ends

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 52,643 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper blades split at ends

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,826 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 44,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,810 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 24,436 miles

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

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 UWF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UWF, 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 UWF registered?

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

Is FP53 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 UWF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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