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YP53 YFW

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,983 mi
Last recorded193,983 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 YFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 193,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 193,983 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 174,536 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Nov 2015 174,536 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Nov 2014 156,678 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Nov 2014 156,678 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Nov 2013 137,710 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Nov 2013 137,710 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipes greased

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 120,624 miles

small cut in center of near side front tyre looks deep but cant see cords

Fail 31 Oct 2012 120,624 miles

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

small cut in center of near side front tyre looks deep but cant see cords

Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,326 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 106,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,415 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,694 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,641 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,554 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 30,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,971 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 YFW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YFW, 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 YP53 YFW registered?

YP53 YFW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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