MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
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
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
both front tyres wearing on edges
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
wipers slightly deteriorated
wipers slightly deteriorated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DA52 SYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for DA52 SYF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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