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FY53 NCC

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,757 mi
Last recorded102,757 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 NCC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,757 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 102,757 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2022 101,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 99,216 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 99,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 97,465 miles

Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Underside has surface rust

Fail 19 Mar 2020 97,463 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Underside has surface rust

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,257 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 93,257 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,038 miles

Power steering flex hose damp with fluid

Fail 17 Apr 2018 87,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering flex hose damp with fluid

Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,219 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,620 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,270 miles

Offside rear brake backplate corroded and holed

Offside rear radius arm control link worn

Rear brake discs corroded, offside caliper slightly lazey

Service light on

Fail 7 Apr 2014 66,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake backplate corroded and holed

Offside rear radius arm control link worn

Rear brake discs corroded, offside caliper slightly lazey

Service light on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,238 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,465 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2009 47,063 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,571 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,984 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 29,984 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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FY53 NCC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FY53 NCC, 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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What year was FY53 NCC registered?

FY53 NCC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FY53 NCC safe to buy?

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