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FP53 ZGY

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,059 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 6 Oct 2015 96,057 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f top suspension leg bearing notchy

Fail 29 Oct 2014 89,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f top suspension leg bearing notchy

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,217 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 78,043 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 60,226 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,987 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,320 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,552 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,231 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,664 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,159 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 19,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZGY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGY, 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 ZGY registered?

FP53 ZGY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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