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YT53 SXJ

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,410 mi
Last recorded160,410 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 SXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 160,410 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 160,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 156,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded rear

Pass 20 Oct 2017 152,311 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 152,311 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 152,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 139,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

bonnet release not working - temporary cable fitted

bushes on rear suspension worn - no movement

osf marker lamp inop

Pass 9 Sep 2015 130,528 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper top ball joint on link rod leaking grease

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2015 130,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located rubbing on the cars body (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper top ball joint on link rod leaking grease

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2014 123,107 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 123,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 116,739 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 116,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 111,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 107,582 miles

Cut in Nearside front tyre but not exposing cords

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,075 miles

rear brake discs corroding/scored

Fail 7 Sep 2010 96,075 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroding/scored

Pass 7 Sep 2009 80,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,985 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 59,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,948 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 SXJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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