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BL53 YHN

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,646 mi
Last recorded76,646 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 76,646 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,193 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 72,072 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 70,413 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 69,491 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake Disc Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,488 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,089 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc rusty on outside edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,595 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 63,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,547 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,897 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 57,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,821 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,548 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,191 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,029 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 48,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,937 miles

n/s/f/ tyre edge wear rec toe-in check

Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,340 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 37,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,739 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,996 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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BL53 YHN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BL53 YHN, 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 BL53 YHN registered?

BL53 YHN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is BL53 YHN safe to buy?

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