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DA52 SYF

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,047 mi
Last recorded164,047 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 SYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 164,047 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2014 164,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2013 159,531 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise clutch heavy

n/s front tyre worn close to cords inner edge ;advise replce

n/s rear brake disc slightly scored

o/s front tyre wearing

Fail 15 Dec 2012 152,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 152,747 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 146,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in crank pully rubber

Fail 16 Dec 2011 146,314 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f ABS lead insecure

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in crank pully rubber

Pass 24 Aug 2010 136,354 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Aug 2009 129,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2009 129,428 miles

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2008 123,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 123,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 116,479 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 88,625 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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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DA52 SYF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DA52 SYF, 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 DA52 SYF registered?

DA52 SYF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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