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FV53 CCY

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,222 mi
Last recorded90,222 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 CCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,222 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,494 miles

Towbar electrics socket removed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front indicator lamps loose

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 87,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front indicator lamps loose

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Towbar electrics socket removed

Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,489 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bodywork has dent and scratches

towbar wiring diconnected

Fail 6 Aug 2012 82,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bodywork has dent and scratches

towbar wiring diconnected

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,606 miles

o/s/f wing parking side light lence broken

Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,659 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 73,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front sidemarker lights inoperative

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front side marker light broken

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2009 68,035 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,832 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 55,225 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,839 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 19,854 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 19,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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FV53 CCY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV53 CCY, 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 FV53 CCY registered?

FV53 CCY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is FV53 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 CCY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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