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AK53 HYA

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,308 mi
Last recorded116,308 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 116,308 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both Sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Nut Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both Sides (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 105,460 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 105,460 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 10,092 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,179 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,017 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 85,419 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,574 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,936 miles

nsf wheel bent

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,751 miles

rear tyres worn on inners

Fail 14 Jan 2011 58,751 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn on inners

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,364 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,337 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,538 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,718 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,960 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,591 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 25,591 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AK53 HYA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK53 HYA, 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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AK53 HYA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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