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FX53 RJJ

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,531 mi
Last recorded146,531 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 RJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 146,531 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 133,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 121,776 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,509 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 111,474 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,748 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2015 107,707 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 102,282 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,283 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 96,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,473 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 92,436 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 87,744 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 87,744 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 87,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,538 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,578 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,836 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 49,836 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,450 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,281 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 29,147 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 RJJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX53 RJJ, 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 FX53 RJJ registered?

FX53 RJJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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