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GF53 ASO

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,555 mi
Last recorded138,555 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 ASO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 138,555 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 138,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 129,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

headlamp wipers split

long handbrake travel

offside wiper blade torn

stone chips in screen

Pass 16 May 2013 129,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

headlamp wipers split

long handbrake travel

offside wiper blade torn

stone chips in screen

Pass 13 Jun 2012 117,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake caliper has more park barke lever travel than nearside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes have slightly uneven application.

Windscreen scratched zone b behind parked wiper

Fail 13 Jun 2012 117,607 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake caliper has more park barke lever travel than nearside

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes have slightly uneven application.

Windscreen scratched zone b behind parked wiper

Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,178 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Drivers side front indicator lense missing.

Drivers side front link rod lower ball joint gatter split.

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger side front indicator lense cracked.

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

Rear brake discs very badly worn and corroded (at serviceable limit)

Windscreen wipers hit "A" piller at the end of sweep.

Fail 31 May 2011 103,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Drivers side front indicator lense missing.

Drivers side front link rod lower ball joint gatter split.

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger side front indicator lense cracked.

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

Rear brake discs very badly worn and corroded (at serviceable limit)

Windscreen wipers hit "A" piller at the end of sweep.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,085 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 78,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

engine oil low

Pass 29 May 2008 64,726 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 64,726 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 49,331 miles

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

nsr osr tread showing signs perrished change soon

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,610 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 32,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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GF53 ASO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GF53 ASO, 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 GF53 ASO registered?

GF53 ASO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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