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BL53 YHP

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,043 mi
Last recorded144,043 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 144,043 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 134,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 128,438 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,434 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear front both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 121,434 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear front both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 113,368 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,411 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 104,411 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,030 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,440 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 88,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 78,887 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 70,107 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 70,107 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,205 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 59,203 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,045 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,188 miles

front and rear tyre tread depths 3-4 mm approx

Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,023 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 YHP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YHP, 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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BL53 YHP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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