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YX53 ZFJ

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,536 mi
Last recorded121,536 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 ZFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,536 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 121,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,512 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 116,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,250 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 104,854 miles

bumpers slight damage

centre exhaust starting to rust

front exhaust starting to rust and heatshields slightly loose

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside rear side/ marker lamp lens and nearside front indicator outer lens cracked

rear suspension upper and lower stabiliser arms bushes starting to split/ wear

Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,754 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

front exhaust heatshields slightly loose

nearside front indicator lens and offside rear marker lamp lens small cracks

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear suspension upper/ lower stabiliser arms bushes starting to split/ wear

Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,927 miles

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm and low on edges

front and centre exhaust starting to rust and heatshields slightly loose

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front indicator lens cracked

rear stabiliser arms bushes starting to crack/ wear

Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,279 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside front tyre tread wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,562 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots covered in grease- no split/ hole

exhaust starting to rust

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

headlamp wiper blade rubbers starting to split

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,796 miles

both front wiper blades and rear wiper blade rubbers starting to split

centre exhaust starting to rust

Fail 27 Jan 2009 61,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front wiper blades and rear wiper blade rubbers starting to split

centre exhaust starting to rust

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,787 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,709 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 ZFJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YX53 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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