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FP53 ZBJ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,852 mi
Last recorded72,852 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 72,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to underbody and components

Pass 26 Sep 2024 71,740 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 70,295 miles

Both rear disc corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 68,979 miles

Both rear disc slight rusted

Fail 26 Sep 2022 68,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear disc slight rusted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,259 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 67,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,159 miles

Centre exhaust bow badly corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indiacators are faded to a whiter light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,801 miles

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

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

noisey bearing from fan belt area

Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side walls perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side walls perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 59,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side walls perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side walls perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 50,652 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 50,652 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 43,634 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 43,634 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,829 miles

Centre Front Under tray fitted obscuring the view of components.

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

Nearside Front Headlight wiper blade split

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

Offside Front Headlight wiper blade split

Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,856 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 28,410 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,529 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 26,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 24,654 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 24,654 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,709 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 20,377 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,078 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 14,814 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,896 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 ZBJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

FP53 ZBJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FP53 ZBJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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