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YH53 BDE

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,971 mi
Last recorded127,971 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 127,971 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank cap seal starting to split

Fail 23 May 2018 127,971 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank cap seal starting to split

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

Pass 22 May 2017 122,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn low

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Fail 22 May 2017 122,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn low

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 4 May 2016 117,581 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank cap seal starting to split

rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 4 May 2016 117,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank cap seal starting to split

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 15 May 2015 114,652 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 106,184 miles

Offside rear marker light showing white light

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 106,184 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear marker light showing white light

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 95,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R auxillery light lens damaged (on side of bumper)

N/S/R inner side light inoperative

O/S/F C.V gaitor has a pin hole

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release cable disconnected from lever

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 84,095 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R auxillery light lens damaged (on side of bumper)

N/S/R inner side light inoperative

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

O/S/F C.V gaitor has a pin hole

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release cable disconnected from lever

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroding

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread feathering and worn very low on edges (both 2mm)

n/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

n/s/r seat/seatbelt not fully checked as childseat fitted

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 7 May 2009 72,194 miles

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

rear tyres tread feathering slightly on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2009 72,151 miles

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

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

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

rear tyres tread feathering slightly on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2008 65,426 miles

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

brake pads front and rear low (brake check recomended)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2008 65,426 miles

brake pads front and rear low (brake check recomended)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2007 55,126 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,891 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 53,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

crack in zone b only just passed

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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YH53 BDE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH53 BDE, 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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YH53 BDE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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