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YT53 SXD

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

277,860 mi
Last recorded277,860 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 SXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 277,860 miles

All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating all four day running lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable broken (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper control missing complete wiper arm missing (8.2.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working rear (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexys (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear lamp broken

Pass 23 Jul 2015 269,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body corroded and damaged

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

under body corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 269,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body corroded and damaged

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

under body corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 256,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 256,365 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 239,789 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 239,789 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 223,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 223,343 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 203,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 178,580 miles

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

rear brake discs showing signs of wear/

Fail 20 Aug 2010 178,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear brake discs showing signs of wear/

Pass 26 Aug 2009 148,659 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 148,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 119,483 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 119,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 92,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,973 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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YT53 SXD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YT53 SXD, 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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YT53 SXD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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