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DG53 YBH

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

183,692 mi
Last recorded183,692 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YBH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 183,692 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Fail 8 Dec 2023 183,689 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2022 174,981 miles

Front and Rear suspension has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 163,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 159,763 miles

Front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 159,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 157,293 miles

Front and rear suspension have surface corrosion

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 157,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension have surface corrosion

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 156,268 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 156,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 151,447 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 143,735 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 133,099 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 120,735 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,273 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,670 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 72,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,495 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 55,485 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r inner control link bush starting to pull away.

Pass 11 May 2007 44,886 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,375 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 28,913 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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DG53 YBH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DG53 YBH, 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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DG53 YBH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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