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YY53 BWN

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,295 mi
Last recorded168,295 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 168,295 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 163,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 163,000 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 153,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s rear ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 153,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s rear ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 140,993 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 140,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 130,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,495 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 119,493 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,145 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 112,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,671 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,141 miles

fuel tank straps slightly corrored

nearside rear tyre worn flat on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank straps slightly corrored

nearside front side light slightly dim

nearside rear tyre worn flat on inner edge

rear discs corrored on surface and showing sings of distortion

rear pads around 80% to 90% worn on inner pads

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,596 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand travel long

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,050 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 51,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,026 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,091 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,091 miles

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

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

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

After 3mm tyres have 60% less grip in the wet

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,748 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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YY53 BWN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY53 BWN, 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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YY53 BWN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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