MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,232 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes Injector leaking (6.2.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
o/s/f and both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
o/s/f and both rear tyres perishing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Registration plate damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front track rod end staining around gaitor
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front track rod end staining around gaitor
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust emissions to clean to register for test
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust emissions to clean to register for test
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP53 ZTV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 ZTV, 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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FP53 ZTV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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