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YP53 JJX

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,632 mi
Last recorded137,632 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 JJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 137,632 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

body has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2019 137,632 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,826 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

body has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2018 127,826 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working marker lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2017 119,388 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 119,387 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front seatbelt frayed

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,574 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undershields fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 111,573 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seatbelt frayed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undershields fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 103,757 miles

n/s/f strut top tight

undershields and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 103,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f strut top tight

undershields and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,592 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 86,729 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/f seat belt frayed

Fail 24 Sep 2013 86,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/f seat belt frayed

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,822 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,207 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 72,156 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,079 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 66,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,662 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,109 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,527 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 42,507 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,421 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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YP53 JJX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YP53 JJX, 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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YP53 JJX is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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