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YY53 EAK

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,831 mi
Last recorded135,831 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 EAK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 135,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 135,808 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 126,808 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 114,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 114,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,340 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,912 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,141 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,021 miles

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

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

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 EAK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY53 EAK, 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 EAK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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