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AY53 NHC

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,787 mi
Last recorded111,787 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2012 111,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear coil spring end broken ( still locates after jacking up & lowering of vehicle )

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,787 miles

offside rear coil spring end broken ( still locates after jacking up & lowering of vehicle )

Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,750 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 94,750 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,784 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,096 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 58,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,717 miles

body damage to off side rear

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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AY53 NHC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY53 NHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 NHC registered?

AY53 NHC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AY53 NHC safe to buy?

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Does AY53 NHC have outstanding finance?

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