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YG53 WGA

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,027 mi
Last recorded120,027 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 120,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 117,916 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 116,289 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 115,004 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 114,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 113,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 112,225 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 107,873 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 107,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 103,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 98,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,186 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

some surfase corrosion on brake pipes

some wear on rear suspension bushes

Fail 23 Sep 2013 65,241 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

some surfase corrosion on brake pipes

some wear on rear suspension bushes

Fail 13 Sep 2013 64,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both fan belts cracking

fuel filter insecure

headlamp wipers damaged

timing belt due?

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,210 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,660 miles

rear no plate distorted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,949 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,147 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,175 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,625 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 WGA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WGA, 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 WGA registered?

YG53 WGA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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