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YG53 WFF

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,353 mi
Last recorded88,353 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 88,353 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front black tape on seat belt

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated but still effective

Fail 10 Oct 2019 88,351 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front black tape on seat belt

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated but still effective

Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,686 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,682 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,969 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 76,969 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,113 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 74,113 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,724 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 70,724 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,186 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 66,186 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,037 miles

exhaust slightly weak

n/s/r tyre has various splits in it not to the cords

Fail 5 Nov 2012 54,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust slightly weak

n/s/r tyre has various splits in it not to the cords

Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,634 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank straps corroded slightly.

lower control link bushes perished slightly.

n/s/r tyre has various cuts and splitrs some close to cordes.

upper control link bushes perished slightly.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,881 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 45,881 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,594 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,631 miles

o/n/r lower arms bushes starting to separate

Fail 22 Oct 2008 36,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/n/r lower arms bushes starting to separate

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,450 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,085 miles

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

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 WFF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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