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YH53 NWG

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,914 mi
Last recorded193,914 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 NWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 193,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 181,256 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 181,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 164,941 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 147,010 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 135,484 miles

Oil leak

n/s front and rear side markers inop

n/s/r inner lamp damaged

o/s/f side marker showing white light

Fail 27 Oct 2014 135,482 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s front and rear side markers inop

n/s/r inner lamp damaged

o/s/f side marker showing white light

Fail 22 Oct 2013 122,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

all other side markers showing white light should be amber

o/s/r marker side not working

Pass 22 Oct 2013 122,828 miles

Oil leak

all other side markers showing white light should be amber

o/s/r marker side not working

Pass 23 Oct 2012 107,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 107,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2011 100,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 93,774 miles

N/S/R runnig light inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

aux belt cracked

both front runnig lights inop

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,774 miles

N/S/R runnig light inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

aux belt cracked

both front runnig lights inop

Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,122 miles

FRT brake pads 1/2 worn!

Pass 23 Oct 2006 64,598 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corossion evident on o/s/r brake disc

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 NWG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

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

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