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GF53 MXP

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,392 mi
Last recorded156,392 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 MXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 156,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all discs corroded

slight play in both rackends

Pass 27 Jul 2010 153,361 miles

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

nearside front marker lamp npt working.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 153,348 miles

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

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

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

gear selector cable siezed

nearside front marker lamp npt working.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 132,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brak pipe over cover and p/tank not visible

Pass 22 Jul 2008 109,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front & rear number plates becoming faded

outer cvj boot clips loose

rear exhaust sections showing signs of advanced corrosion

unable to check outer sills due to body kit

Fail 22 Jul 2008 109,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front & rear number plates becoming faded

outer cvj boot clips loose

rear exhaust sections showing signs of advanced corrosion

unable to check outer sills due to body kit

Pass 30 Jul 2007 83,490 miles

offside cv boot in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2006 75,876 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 75,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE AND STARTING TO AGE CRACK.

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MXP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

GF53 MXP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is GF53 MXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 MXP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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