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YY53 GFX

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

208,415 mi
Last recorded208,415 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 GFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 208,415 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 208,382 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside strut top is slightly stiff in opereation

The exhaust system is corroded

the steel brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2012 200,209 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriating

n/s/r side marker light not working

o/s fuel tank strap corroding

windscreen lightly scratched on inside o/s

Fail 12 Nov 2012 200,209 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriating

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r side marker light not working

o/s fuel tank strap corroding

windscreen lightly scratched on inside o/s

Pass 28 Nov 2011 191,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S headlamp glass damage not excessive.

N/S rear side marker lamp inoperative.

O/S rear park brake lever (on caliper) not fully returning to "off" stop.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper drive spindle bushes worn.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 191,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S headlamp glass damage not excessive.

N/S rear side marker lamp inoperative.

O/S rear park brake lever (on caliper) not fully returning to "off" stop.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper drive spindle bushes worn.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 178,200 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 178,200 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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 162,784 miles

Front and rear registration plate slightly deteriorated (replacement of rear plate is adviseable).

Front brake disc pads will require replacement at next service.

N/S headlamp glass slightly damaged.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 149,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

The front brake pads are about 2/3 worn

The rear number plate is slightly discoloured.

There is also a noise that is comeing from the engine when it is running.

Fail 13 Nov 2008 149,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

The front brake pads are about 2/3 worn

The rear number plate is slightly discoloured.

There is also a noise that is comeing from the engine when it is running.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 131,950 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 131,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 113,243 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 113,243 miles

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

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 GFX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GFX, 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 GFX is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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