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EX53 YOC

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

156,400 mi
Last recorded156,400 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 156,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 148,010 miles

front discs deteriorated

fuel cap seal ring deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2021 148,010 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front discs deteriorated

fuel cap seal ring deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2020 142,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Interior mirror slight play present

Offside Front slight play

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 134,983 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 134,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front both sides tyres slightly wearing inner tread.

Fail 12 Jun 2019 134,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front both sides tyres slightly wearing inner tread.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 125,727 miles

Both front tyres inner very slightly wearing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 112,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also aged & cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also aged & cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 106,054 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 106,054 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,022 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,390 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 86,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,778 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 78,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,920 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 70,920 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,297 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,748 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 54,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 54,683 miles

both f cv boots weeping

Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,550 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 35,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 YOC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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