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YG53 PVD

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,848 mi
Last recorded165,848 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 PVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 165,848 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 165,842 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 164,051 miles

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

slight pitting n/s and o/s front brake discs.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 150,650 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 150,650 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 144,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 139,787 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 130,744 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 104,020 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 PVD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PVD, 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 YG53 PVD registered?

YG53 PVD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is YG53 PVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG53 PVD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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