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WU53 LFF

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,739 mi
Last recorded156,739 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 LFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 156,739 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 151,925 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 142,527 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,728 miles

All rear suspension stabilizer bushes worn

Centre exhaust worn

Corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 134,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

All rear suspension stabilizer bushes worn

Centre exhaust worn

Corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 127,804 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 27 Aug 2014 127,804 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,434 miles

Both rear upper stabilizer bar bushes worn

Corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

Fail 5 Sep 2013 120,434 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Both rear upper stabilizer bar bushes worn

Corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,065 miles

Both rear upper stabilizer link bar bushes slightly worn

Nail in nearside front tyre+ slightly cracking on inside wall

Fail 17 Sep 2012 114,065 miles

Both rear upper stabilizer link bar bushes slightly worn

Nail in nearside front tyre+ slightly cracking on inside wall

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 106,471 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 94,660 miles

Wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,675 miles

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

brake fluid low

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,176 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,835 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 50,744 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LFF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

WU53 LFF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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