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GF53 CZY

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,602 mi
Last recorded196,602 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 CZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 196,602 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 184,600 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 184,600 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 181,834 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 168,565 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 164,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 164,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bracket broken x2 (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 154,740 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 144,194 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f brake binding but not affecting test results

Fail 23 Sep 2014 143,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 131,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 130,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre side walls cracking

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limits

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limits

Pass 14 Sep 2012 118,006 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 113,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 13 Oct 2010 100,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 84,961 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,666 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 69,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,628 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 53,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,210 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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GF53 CZY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CZY, 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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GF53 CZY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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