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FV53 PSY

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,201 mi
Last recorded204,201 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 PSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 204,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 185,524 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 185,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 169,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 169,546 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all disc pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 150,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 133,835 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 133,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 113,784 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 113,784 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing low in the centre of the treads

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 25 Jul 2012 92,688 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,688 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,200 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 87,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2010 81,281 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Fail 30 Jun 2010 81,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2009 76,620 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,291 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,074 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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FV53 PSY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FV53 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

FV53 PSY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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