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AU53 RYH

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

183,736 mi
Last recorded183,736 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 RYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 183,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 176,785 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 166,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 156,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 148,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread area and side wall

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread area

Pass 11 Oct 2019 139,818 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Slight brake bind found

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wear STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion to all areas

Pass 7 Jan 2019 134,154 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 134,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 124,289 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 124,289 miles

Brake performance not tested near side rear brake pipe failed (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 116,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 108,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 100,827 miles

O/S/R tyre inner edge is out of shape but still on 3.0 mm

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013

Rear tyres are of a different speed rating

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,968 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 75,965 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 65,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,704 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,398 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,535 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,593 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 33,593 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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AU53 RYH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AU53 RYH, 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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AU53 RYH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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