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FV53 WPP

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,775 mi
Last recorded52,775 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 WPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened at mount bracket (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 52,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened at mount bracket (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 51,603 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,304 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 49,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 49,532 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,948 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 47,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,287 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,125 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017
Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,917 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,953 miles

nsr tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Fail 17 Jul 2015 36,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

nsr tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,790 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 32,789 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front marker light not working

offside front tyre very close to legal limit and perished

rear indicators pale

remaining three marker lights pale

Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,617 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,414 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,217 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 27,217 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,068 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 25,068 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,654 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,936 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,058 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 WPP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WPP, 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 WPP registered?

FV53 WPP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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