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DY53 NKL

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,181 mi
Last recorded50,181 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 NKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 50,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 49,520 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,703 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,616 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 46,620 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,864 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,474 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,898 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 39,898 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,854 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,430 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,757 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 NKL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DY53 NKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY53 NKL?

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What year was DY53 NKL registered?

DY53 NKL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DY53 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 NKL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY53 NKL have outstanding finance?

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