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YG53 CYZ

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,625 mi
Last recorded98,625 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 CYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 98,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,871 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,432 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both front (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,298 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 89,298 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,857 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

engine oil leak

sills covered

Fail 18 Sep 2015 85,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

engine oil leak

sills covered

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,073 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,422 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,874 miles

exhaust on middle to back box sevearly corroded but secure and not blowing

Fail 18 Dec 2012 75,873 miles

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

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

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

exhaust on middle to back box sevearly corroded but secure and not blowing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,736 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2010 67,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filter corroeded but not leaking

o/s front tyre on limit

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,400 miles

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

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 5 Aug 2008 57,756 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,281 miles

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

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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YG53 CYZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol 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 YG53 CYZ, 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 YG53 CYZ registered?

YG53 CYZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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