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EX53 YNR

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

162,743 mi
Last recorded162,743 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YNR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 162,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2024 162,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens has slight damage

Rear tow bar has corrosion but not excessive

Pass 20 Oct 2023 159,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 159,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 159,306 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to test due to oil leak being excessive (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 151,851 miles

Nearside headlamp plug badly burnt

Fail 14 Sep 2022 151,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside headlamp plug badly burnt

Pass 13 Oct 2021 143,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Strut top bearing rough

Offside Rear Side marker light out

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only 19%

Fail 12 Oct 2021 143,997 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake only 19%

Engine oil on minimum

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Strut top bearing rough

Offside Rear Side marker light out

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 135,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 18% - low reading N/S

Fail 5 Oct 2020 135,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 18% - low reading N/S

Pass 15 Mar 2019 121,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 121,160 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,770 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 99,770 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,947 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 51,698 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to cord (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 76,574 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 76,458 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 69,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,512 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,502 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,144 miles

both rear tyres low, distorted, and starting to crack / perish

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,908 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,331 miles

wiper blades smeary

Pass 12 May 2007 18,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,711 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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EX53 YNR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EX53 YNR, 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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EX53 YNR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EX53 YNR shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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