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WM53 OZW

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,649 mi
Last recorded180,649 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 180,649 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 180,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 172,715 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 167,668 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 161,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 161,264 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 143,416 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 20 Jul 2012 120,949 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 96,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,277 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,393 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,168 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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WM53 OZW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WM53 OZW, 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 WM53 OZW registered?

WM53 OZW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for WM53 OZW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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