MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fuel tank straps corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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***
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))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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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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