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PA53 KJS

2023 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,411 mi
Last recorded23,411 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA53 KJS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 23,411 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 87,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 62,400 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 36,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 25,460 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 23,774 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 21,256 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 21,256 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 18,921 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 15,826 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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PA53 KJS is a 2023 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PA53 KJS, 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 3 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PA53 KJS is a 2023 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 August 2023.

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