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AO53 LYY

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,528 mi
Last recorded131,528 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 131,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 127,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 127,052 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Rear To Flexible Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil Residue Engine Area

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 30 Aug 2019 103,349 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light is illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front top mounts have play

oil residue engine area's

under body area's corroding / side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sill area's

Pass 31 Aug 2018 92,607 miles

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

chip in front windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2017 84,046 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 84,046 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 76,678 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 76,670 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,194 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 69,194 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,192 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,192 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 59,257 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,257 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,290 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,361 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 42,361 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,837 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 31,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,230 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,999 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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AO53 LYY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO53 LYY, 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 AO53 LYY registered?

AO53 LYY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is AO53 LYY safe to buy?

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