MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,029 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear discs slightly worn and has slight rust
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear discs slightly worn and has slight rust
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Caliper seized (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction Indicator Light Unit Cracked
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Uneven rear tyres wear
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Uneven rear tyres wear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY53 FFZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 FY53 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?
FY53 FFZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is FY53 FFZ safe to buy?
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