CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF53 GOA

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,366 mi
Last recorded26,366 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 GOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 26,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 26,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 17,042 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2023 15,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 15,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 14,983 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 14,660 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2019 14,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 13,784 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 13,323 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 12,852 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 12,349 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 10,884 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,026 miles

All tyres perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 9,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 9,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,846 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 4,579 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 4,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,356 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF53 GOA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GF53 GOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF53 GOA?

You can check the full history of GF53 GOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF53 GOA registered?

GF53 GOA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GF53 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 GOA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF53 GOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF53 GOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.