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YX53 VFT

2003 Volvo V40

Green Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

222,072 mi
Last recorded222,072 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 VFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 222,072 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

inner faces of front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre tread low

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear indicator flashing slightly white

Fail 16 Feb 2015 222,072 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light illuminated on dash

inner faces of front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre tread low

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear indicator flashing slightly white

Pass 26 Feb 2014 198,576 miles

play in both steering arms

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2014 198,576 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in both steering arms

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 192,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 182,161 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2011 176,245 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 176,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 170,856 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 170,776 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2009 159,831 miles

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

Slight play n/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 17 Aug 2009 159,787 miles

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

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

Slight play n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 20 Aug 2008 144,844 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 144,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 130,020 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 100,351 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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YX53 VFT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YX53 VFT, 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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YX53 VFT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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