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WN53 ULA

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,321 mi
Last recorded22,321 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 ULA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 22,321 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 115,837 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 107,413 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 99,562 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,819 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 94,819 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,116 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 75,480 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 66,655 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,337 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,305 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 36,305 miles

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

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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WN53 ULA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WN53 ULA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WN53 ULA?

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What year was WN53 ULA registered?

WN53 ULA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is WN53 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN53 ULA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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