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YF53 JBU

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,626 mi
Last recorded147,626 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 JBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 147,626 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 26 Feb 2018 147,626 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Jan 2018 147,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear part (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side and off side ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear part (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

handbrake performance only just met min requirement

Pass 19 Jan 2017 136,611 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 136,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 118,552 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 118,552 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 116,357 miles

Oil leak

rear discs baddly worn

Fail 22 Jul 2015 116,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

rear discs baddly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,294 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 109,290 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 103,695 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside and outside edge

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 18 Jul 2013 103,695 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside and outside edge

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

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

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,194 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,633 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,203 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 84,203 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,395 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 77,395 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,854 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 55,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YF53 JBU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YF53 JBU, 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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YF53 JBU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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