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YX53 YFR

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,228 mi
Last recorded137,228 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 137,228 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 137,228 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working rear most amber side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 117,601 miles

Front BothTyres worn on edges +O/S/R.

Fail 23 Jul 2019 117,599 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BothTyres worn on edges +O/S/R.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,743 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 94,740 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner wall

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 87,117 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner wall

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,590 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,902 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,537 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 65,484 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,439 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 53,439 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,752 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,852 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,207 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,882 miles

both rear halfs of chassis line brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,178 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,417 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 YFR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YX53 YFR, 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 YFR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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