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FV53 WRR

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,180 mi
Last recorded96,180 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 WRR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 96,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

headlamp washers wipers

Fail 28 Dec 2016 96,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

headlamp washers wipers

Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,208 miles

all rear bushers

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

play in steering

Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,580 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,348 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,613 miles

o/s/f area under tray in-secure

Fail 24 Nov 2011 65,208 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre tread 4mm

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,208 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre tread 4mm

Fail 21 Dec 2010 59,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,776 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,147 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 53,147 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 45,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,411 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 37,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,851 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 29,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WRR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 WRR, 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 WRR registered?

FV53 WRR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is FV53 WRR safe to buy?

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