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FY53 CDN

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,752 mi
Last recorded119,752 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 CDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 119,752 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 119,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing trapped under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 109,831 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 109,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 104,200 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 94,598 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,075 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 65,399 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 65,380 miles

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

max handbrake travel...General underside corrosion...Sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,809 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 13 Aug 2018 52,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2017 50,390 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 50,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,563 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 49,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,560 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 48,560 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,735 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,280 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,462 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,776 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,105 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,050 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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FY53 CDN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY53 CDN, 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 FY53 CDN registered?

FY53 CDN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is FY53 CDN safe to buy?

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