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DY53 NKK

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

237,469 mi
Last recorded237,469 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 NKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 237,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 231,714 miles

Front bonnet catch faulty

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

non standard suspension fitted all round

Fail 18 Oct 2018 231,700 miles

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

Front bonnet catch faulty

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

non standard suspension fitted all round

Pass 27 Oct 2017 224,172 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 224,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 217,967 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 217,954 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Both track arms have slight movement

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

O/s side repeater damaged

Oil leak ()

Shocker top mounting has slight movement when vehicle raised

Fail 28 Sep 2016 217,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake calliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Ball joint loose in suspension arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake calliper handbrake lever not on its stop

Offside rear handbrake effort low

Signs of nearside and offside front tyres catching wheels arches

Steering component damaged but serviceable Nearside and offside front track rods (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 205,350 miles

ABS wiring on front resting on anti-roll bar links

Front & rear tyres different sizes

Handbrake effort on offside lower than expected

Signs of offside front tyre catching wheel arch

Fail 30 Sep 2015 205,350 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ABS wiring on front resting on anti-roll bar links

Front & rear tyres different sizes

Handbrake effort on offside lower than expected

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Signs of offside front tyre catching wheel arch

Pass 1 Oct 2014 196,307 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 196,307 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 187,733 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 187,729 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 180,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 180,543 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2011 171,814 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 171,814 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 148,227 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 122,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 108,893 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 108,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,717 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,316 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 NKK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DY53 NKK, 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 NKK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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