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FT53 KFK

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,417 mi
Last recorded153,417 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 KFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 153,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

light corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Sep 2024 147,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 7 Sep 2023 137,877 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body

Pass 10 Sep 2022 128,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 128,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 119,817 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,239 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 114,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 112,059 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 112,059 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,739 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 109,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 108,133 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 108,133 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r central brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r central brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 105,212 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All faded front and rear and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 105,205 miles

Indicator switch faulty loose (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All faded front and rear and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,976 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 101,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,454 miles

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

Headlight/indicator switch worn and slight loose, but operates ok at this time

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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FT53 KFK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FT53 KFK, 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 FT53 KFK registered?

FT53 KFK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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