MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight imbalance on front brakes
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YY53 EAE registered?
YY53 EAE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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