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FP53 ZHA

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,614 mi
Last recorded46,614 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 46,614 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 39,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 33,750 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,653 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 33,201 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,985 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 32,536 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,725 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 31,000 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 31,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,994 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,026 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,554 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,217 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 22,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,676 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,290 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,427 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,072 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 ZHA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZHA, 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

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What year was FP53 ZHA registered?

FP53 ZHA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is FP53 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 ZHA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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