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YH53 SZD

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

144,457 mi
Last recorded144,457 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 144,457 miles

Nail in tyre osf nsr ()

Pass 6 Aug 2024 143,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 143,545 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 143,133 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 142,198 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 140,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 139,471 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 137,699 miles

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jul 2018 135,699 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 134,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 133,087 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,597 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 123,661 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 118,893 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 114,448 miles

ADVISE handbrake travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 109,073 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 102,879 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 97,647 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 92,228 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 86,154 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 SZD 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 95%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

YH53 SZD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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