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WL53 FFR

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,820 mi
Last recorded54,820 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 FFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 54,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 51,719 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 51,719 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 50,415 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 49,639 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 49,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 48,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 48,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 48,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 48,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 48,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 48,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 47,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 47,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,693 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 46,693 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 45,684 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2016 45,684 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2015 44,429 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,997 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 38,997 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 31,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 31,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 24,109 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 15,129 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 8,086 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 7,199 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,037 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 6,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 4,861 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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WL53 FFR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WL53 FFR, 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 WL53 FFR registered?

WL53 FFR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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