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YH53 NWJ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

132,711 mi
Last recorded132,711 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 132,711 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 132,711 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 124,265 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 124,265 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil level low

Fail 29 Oct 2013 114,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside front & offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2013 114,013 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front & offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2012 102,421 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Oct 2012 102,421 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2011 90,595 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge 195/60/15

unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2011 90,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge 195/60/15

unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 75,426 miles

nsr child seat fitted

plastic covers fitted underside of car

Fail 25 Sep 2010 75,426 miles

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

nsr child seat fitted

plastic covers fitted underside of car

Fail 11 Sep 2009 62,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,158 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 59,537 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine covers fitted restricting view

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2009 59,537 miles

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

Oil leak

engine covers fitted restricting view

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,214 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 53,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 42,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,535 miles

Engine oil leaking at sump plug

Hand brake lightly up high

Rear number plate lightly deteriorated

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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YH53 NWJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

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

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