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FX53 ORC

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,148 mi
Last recorded135,148 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ORC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 135,148 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 124,351 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 124,351 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,854 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 112,854 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,357 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,771 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,902 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low and out of shape on inner edge

Plastic sill covers and engine shields fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,354 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,674 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 48,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,876 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,711 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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FX53 ORC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX53 ORC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX53 ORC registered?

FX53 ORC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is FX53 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 ORC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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