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YF53 YCE

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,444 mi
Last recorded135,444 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 YCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 135,444 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 127,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 117,342 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,264 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2013 104,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 104,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 99,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2011 95,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,710 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 88,609 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 85,520 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,541 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 77,903 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 YCE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 YCE registered?

YF53 YCE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is YF53 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 YCE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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