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GF53 MZG

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

221,500 mi
Last recorded221,500 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 MZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 221,500 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 221,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 216,176 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 216,176 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 210,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 204,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly worn on edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 203,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 12 Oct 2016 200,341 miles

Offside Rear Child seat present

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge deteriating

Fail 11 Oct 2016 200,341 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Child seat present

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge deteriating

Pass 28 Oct 2015 197,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 190,514 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 173,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front suspension top mount noisy on steering check.not apparant when driven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 155,056 miles

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs worn

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Sep 2012 155,056 miles

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Rear brake discs worn

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Sep 2011 141,789 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers streak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 141,789 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers streak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 131,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 125,299 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 115,330 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 99,403 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 87,084 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 MZG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

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

Is GF53 MZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 MZG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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