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WJ53 SXH

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,591 mi
Last recorded75,591 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 75,591 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 75,584 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 70,781 miles

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

car covered in undear seal on underside

Fail 5 Mar 2024 70,781 miles

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

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

car covered in undear seal on underside

Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,810 miles

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

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

most chassis and suspension covered in underseal

Fail 6 Mar 2023 64,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

most chassis and suspension covered in underseal

Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 61,194 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,414 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 58,414 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,303 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,144 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,099 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,110 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,918 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 48,906 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,646 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 41,646 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,093 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,558 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 18,827 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,189 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 12,188 miles

Offside Front 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 SXH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

WJ53 SXH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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