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YX53 ZFO

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,242 mi
Last recorded100,242 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 ZFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 100,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 95,265 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 91,398 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,457 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,622 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 62,622 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 58,079 miles

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

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

both front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,079 miles

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

both front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2013 52,935 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,935 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,832 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 50,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,690 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,424 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,902 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 37,663 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Nov 2008 37,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,290 miles

both rear tyres starting toperish inbetween treads

Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,662 miles

n/s front tyre worn on limit †o/s front tyre worn on edge

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 ZFO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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