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WJ53 TYB

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

129,376 mi
Last recorded129,376 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 TYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 129,376 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 129,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 19 Aug 2024 127,752 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 125,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 125,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 123,847 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 123,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 121,565 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 120,362 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 120,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

the rear wiper blade is worn out

Pass 9 Aug 2019 117,848 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 117,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 113,930 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 113,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also the boot is badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also the boot is badly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slght play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 109,890 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 109,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has a low patch in the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

the offside rear tyre sidewalls are starting to perish also both front lower ball joint boots are also starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,686 miles

THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CLOSE TO WORN OUT ON THE INSIDE EDGE

Fail 19 Aug 2016 104,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CLOSE TO WORN OUT ON THE INSIDE EDGE

Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,913 miles

some rear steel brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 14 Aug 2015 97,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb in wrong (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb in wrong (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some rear steel brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,714 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 90,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,644 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,030 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,514 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 66,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,083 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 58,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,872 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,285 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 40,285 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,058 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,488 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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WJ53 TYB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 WJ53 TYB, 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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WJ53 TYB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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