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FP53 ZBE

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,652 mi
Last recorded70,652 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,652 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,186 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,697 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,036 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,532 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZBE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP53 ZBE?

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What year was FP53 ZBE registered?

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

Is FP53 ZBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 ZBE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP53 ZBE have outstanding finance?

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