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WJ53 SXD

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,471 mi
Last recorded174,471 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 174,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 174,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 164,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 164,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 152,652 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 139,931 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 128,147 miles

centre exhaust slightly blowing

long travel on handbrake

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 119,795 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 11 May 2010 110,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 101,384 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 93,715 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 85,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 83,807 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 83,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 SXD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ53 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

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

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