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YP53 YFR

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,239 mi
Last recorded110,239 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 YFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 110,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,089 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,417 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,693 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 80,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,144 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,460 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 54,455 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,979 miles

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

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

n/s mirror casing damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2008 35,870 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror casing damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2007 24,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,516 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 15,636 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,535 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 YFR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YP53 YFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 YFR registered?

YP53 YFR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is YP53 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 YFR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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