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WU53 LFB

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,386 mi
Last recorded95,386 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 LFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,386 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 95,365 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 93,857 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 93,857 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 91,233 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,657 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,702 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 85,702 miles

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

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

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

oil level below minimum

Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,376 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 72,376 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,183 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 63,182 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,852 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,595 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,489 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,155 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,956 miles

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

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

advise n/s mirror broken

advise rear number plate fading

Fail 25 Sep 2008 26,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise n/s mirror broken

advise rear number plate fading

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,404 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,249 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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WU53 LFB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU53 LFB, 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 WU53 LFB registered?

WU53 LFB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is WU53 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 LFB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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