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YH53 NWC

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,058 mi
Last recorded189,058 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 NWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 189,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 174,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 156,939 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 147,173 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded to the casing

Fail 6 May 2020 147,172 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded to the casing

Pass 27 Mar 2019 140,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 140,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 135,415 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 135,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 124,836 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 124,836 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 119,357 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,513 miles

slight body damage to nearside rear door

slight body rust under car

slight engine oil leak under car

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,868 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,569 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 60,568 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 52,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,919 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 45,837 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,837 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 37,349 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,349 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,966 miles

adv front pads approx 2000 miles left. †adv, n/s/f tyre on 3mm †adv o/s/f tyre on 3.5 mm <195-60-15v> michelin.

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 NWC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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