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YY53 EBL

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,724 mi
Last recorded131,724 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 EBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 131,724 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear shockers corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 131,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,457 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres worn bald on inner edges, O/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 131,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Front tyres worn bald on inner edges, O/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 128,511 miles

Approx 3mm left on front brake pads

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 126,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,007 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,387 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 119,383 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 115,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S and N/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 111,997 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 108,780 miles

Approx 3mm tread left on both front and O/S/R tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 105,030 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 101,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 96,828 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,849 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 91,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 87,179 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 82,323 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 75,857 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 EBL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EBL, 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 EBL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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