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YS53 UZF

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,723 mi
Last recorded146,723 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 146,723 miles

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

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

slight inner tyre wear front tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2023 140,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 136,972 miles

Both rear drop link gators perished

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside rear tyre starting to split and perish

Offside front steering rack gator slightly damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2021 132,228 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 129,550 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 129,550 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 125,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre inner side wall starting to split and perish ***advise to change***

offside rear tyre inner side wall starting to split and perish ***advise to change***

Pass 9 Oct 2018 119,833 miles

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

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both front seatbelts slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,689 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,187 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 92,187 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,636 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,980 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,488 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,559 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,961 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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YS53 UZF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YS53 UZF, 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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YS53 UZF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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