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YF53 JBV

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,725 mi
Last recorded161,725 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 JBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 161,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded still complete (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

offside front lower ball joint slight play

oil leak

rear exhaust join corroded not leaking gases

rear of vehicle corroded in areas

Fail 18 Feb 2022 161,725 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded coupling insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded still complete (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

offside front lower ball joint slight play

oil leak

rear exhaust join corroded not leaking gases

rear of vehicle corroded in areas

Pass 12 Feb 2021 151,272 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 142,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 133,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 124,303 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 115,017 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 105,569 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 99,412 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 99,402 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,253 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 87,884 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,884 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 82,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,458 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 75,458 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 74,897 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 brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 13 Feb 2010 71,931 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 67,725 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,374 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 54,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 54,132 miles

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 JBV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF53 JBV, 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 YF53 JBV registered?

YF53 JBV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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