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YP53 ZZD

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,257 mi
Last recorded167,257 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 167,257 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 165,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 163,696 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 160,730 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 157,863 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 154,775 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 151,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 147,416 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 140,678 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 140,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 132,004 miles

Rear suspension bushes poor condition

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components especially some front and rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Nov 2012 132,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Front o/s tyre worn to 1.8mm

Rear suspension bushes poor condition

Rear tyres badly wearing on inner edges

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components especially some front and rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2011 121,537 miles

all nearside and offside rear indicator bulbs faded

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2011 121,537 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

all nearside and offside rear indicator bulbs faded

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 111,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

low reading on offside rear park brake

Fail 12 Oct 2010 111,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

low reading on offside rear park brake

Pass 2 Nov 2009 99,663 miles

handbrake cable corroded

nearside upper shock abosorber bush slight play

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear inner stabliser link bush slight deterioraton

Pass 7 Nov 2008 87,488 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,638 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 53,287 miles

o/s/r tyre low inner edge 2mm

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 ZZD 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 80%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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