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CW53 BYP

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,917 mi
Last recorded152,917 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 BYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 152,917 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 146,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 136,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,088 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 125,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,241 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working 2003 vehicle

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

Offside Rear exhaust box joint slight corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2019 118,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working 2003 vehicle

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

Offside Rear exhaust box joint slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2018 116,402 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working insecure 2003 vehicle

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

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

exhaust box joint slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2017 113,206 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust joint box /tail slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear exhaust joint between box/tail and centre pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre inner edge/side wall cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2016 110,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear exhaust joint between box/tail and centre pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre inner edge/side wall cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,954 miles

4x indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel brake pipe across axle to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 105,953 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

n/s/f brake slight grabbing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 103,445 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 100,008 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 95,894 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 91,317 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 91,143 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 85,190 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 85,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 77,362 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 60,202 miles

n/s/rear tyre has different aspect ratio

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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CW53 BYP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CW53 BYP, 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 CW53 BYP registered?

CW53 BYP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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