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YB53 OOA

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,685 mi
Last recorded174,685 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 OOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 174,685 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 165,642 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 153,693 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 153,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 137,460 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 137,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 122,144 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 122,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 105,677 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 105,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 93,697 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 82,478 miles

nearside rear tyre is under inflated and worn on the inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,427 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,638 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,289 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,364 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 39,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,899 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 30,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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YB53 OOA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YB53 OOA, 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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YB53 OOA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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