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YY53 FCX

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

243,068 mi
Last recorded243,068 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 243,068 miles

Centre exhaust pipe joint to rear silencer heavily corroded

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Nearside rear brake disc outer face pitted

Outer rear brake pads worn thin

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight brake judder felt on pedal only when road tested

Fail 24 Sep 2013 242,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust pipe joint to rear silencer heavily corroded

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Nearside rear brake disc outer face pitted

Outer rear brake pads worn thin

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 227,301 miles

Bonnet cable suspect broken unable to open again once shut

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and deep split on inner wall.(no core visible but advised as dangerous)

Oil leak stains under engine area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 227,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cable suspect broken unable to open again once shut

Front brake pads worn thin

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and deep split on inner wall.(no core visible but advised as dangerous)

Oil leak stains under engine area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 209,083 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 208,911 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 190,064 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 189,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Rear registration plate slight deterioration

Pass 16 Sep 2009 171,370 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 170,497 miles

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

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

Front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Pass 1 Sep 2008 152,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,689 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 134,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 105,544 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 FCX 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 57.1%.

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

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