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WJ53 RCZ

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 RCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 102,662 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,275 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 95,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,991 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,100 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,161 miles

engine leaking oil

Fail 18 Oct 2016 82,161 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,076 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water damage rear no plate

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,061 miles

corrosion rear brake discs

engine iol leak

water damage rear no plate

Fail 18 Oct 2012 64,061 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

corrosion rear brake discs

engine iol leak

water damage rear no plate

Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,961 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 54,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,550 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner tread

Fail 20 Oct 2009 49,550 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

Fail 28 Oct 2008 43,057 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,387 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,404 miles

o/s front tyre 3mm tread †n/s front tyre 2mm tread

Fail 24 Oct 2006 25,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre 3mm tread †n/s front tyre 2mm tread

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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WJ53 RCZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WJ53 RCZ, 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 WJ53 RCZ registered?

WJ53 RCZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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