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CV53 YZA

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,493 mi
Last recorded86,493 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,493 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 84,353 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 68,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 67,195 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,260 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear secondary lamps out

Fail 26 Oct 2012 37,734 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres sidewalls have cracks

Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,734 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres sidewalls have cracks

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,632 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 34,632 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,372 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,865 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 17,877 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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CV53 YZA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV53 YZA, 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 CV53 YZA registered?

CV53 YZA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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