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YY53 EAE

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,518 mi
Last recorded200,518 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 EAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 200,518 miles

Offside o/s handbrake not fully returning/low efficiency

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear brake/ fuel pipes corroding

some underbody rust

Fail 14 Sep 2015 200,498 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside o/s handbrake not fully returning/low efficiency

rear brake/ fuel pipes corroding

some underbody rust

Pass 16 May 2014 187,757 miles

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

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s top strut mounting worn

some underbody rust

Pass 9 Nov 2012 176,689 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank straps rusty

o/s handbrake not fully returning

rear inner sills/chassis corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2011 168,247 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 151,816 miles

nearside rear light unit damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs pitted

offside rear brake caliper appears damp

Fail 7 Oct 2010 151,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs pitted

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside rear brake caliper appears damp

Pass 7 Oct 2009 133,778 miles

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Rear number plate dirty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 133,778 miles

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

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

Rear number plate dirty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 111,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 111,747 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 88,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2007 88,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 30 Oct 2006 74,698 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 EAE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EAE, 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 EAE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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