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YG53 DBO

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,287 mi
Last recorded154,287 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 DBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 154,287 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 154,281 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 144,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2020 144,485 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 137,793 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 131,902 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 131,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,059 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 125,027 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,017 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,504 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,514 miles

Exhaust center silencer corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,619 miles

exhaust deteriated mid/rear flange and centre section

Fail 7 Nov 2013 102,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated mid/rear flange and centre section

offside front and nearside rear marker lamps not working

Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,599 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 81,429 miles

N,S,F, frog light inop

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 81,429 miles

N,S,F, frog light inop

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 63,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,095 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 54,931 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2008 44,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,212 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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YG53 DBO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YG53 DBO, 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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YG53 DBO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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