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FP53 ZVA

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,384 mi
Last recorded128,384 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 128,384 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 128,384 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,563 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 121,530 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,252 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jan 2010 86,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 86,148 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 74,723 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,398 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,313 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 45,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 ZVA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

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

Is FP53 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 ZVA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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