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YH53 GVU

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,703 mi
Last recorded91,703 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 GVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,703 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,841 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 85,841 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 84,095 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)

Fail 20 May 2013 84,095 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,189 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,774 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,919 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,853 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,681 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,583 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,010 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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YH53 GVU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH53 GVU, 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 YH53 GVU registered?

YH53 GVU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YH53 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 GVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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