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DU53 URY

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,080 mi
Last recorded143,080 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 URY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 143,080 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 143,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 131,865 miles

Nearside Front driving lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front driving lamp is damaged and not working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are corroded and pitted- inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 131,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front driving lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front driving lamp is damaged and not working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are corroded and pitted- inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 122,519 miles

Both rear tyres low tread depth

NSF tyre worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 122,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres low tread depth

NSF tyre worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,985 miles

Both near side dust caps missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Pass 3 Jul 2013 105,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 105,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 98,050 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,018 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 93,018 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 87,850 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 87,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 82,133 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are worn on edges.

steering rack offside joint has non critical play present.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 82,133 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges.

steering rack offside joint has non critical play present.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 73,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 66,067 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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DU53 URY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU53 URY, 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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DU53 URY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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