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DY53 NJJ

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 NJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 108,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking when driven (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 95,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking when driven (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner shoulder nail in tread

Fail 12 Apr 2017 77,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055016 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner shoulder nail in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,467 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,923 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 62,922 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,583 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorating.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 56,583 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,763 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 50,763 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 45,432 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 43,898 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,687 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 40,681 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,679 miles

Small cracks in tread and sidewalls of N/S/R tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,573 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 32,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,019 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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DY53 NJJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DY53 NJJ, 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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DY53 NJJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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