MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Oil leak ()
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
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)
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
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
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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