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AO53 YEJ

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

99,226 mi
Last recorded99,226 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 99,226 miles

DISC GUARDS MISSING / OR CORRODED,

Exhaust mounting defective SYSTERM CORRODED, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE SLOWER TO REACT & TRAVELOF LEAVER ON UPPER LIMITS.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 97,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake pulls high

Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,650 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 94,362 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rubber mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 94,362 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rubber mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 92,217 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 92,217 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,840 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Aug 2020 87,143 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer rubber split, exhaust system still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 85,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer rubber split, exhaust system still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 81,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber missing but still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 75,997 miles

All exhaust rubber mounts perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower rear exhaust rubber mount split

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,546 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 71,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,207 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,207 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,858 miles

Brake pedal has long travel.

Exhaust corroded.

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,858 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pedal has long travel.

Exhaust corroded.

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,541 miles

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Sep 2013 59,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,021 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear disc corroded

Roller brake test indicates offside rear disc distroted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,495 miles

o/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,919 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

o/s/ wiperblade split

rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,112 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 38,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,771 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 YEJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YEJ, 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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AO53 YEJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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