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YY53 GLJ

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,800 mi
Last recorded141,800 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 141,800 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 141,782 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,456 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 116,368 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction windscreen sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust not complete (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system not complete (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Ignition lock not functioning as intended

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 97,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,364 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 91,364 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 85,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 68,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 61,205 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 53,531 miles

exhaust rear join corroded

n/s and o/s rear outer suspension link bars bushes deterioated

small cut to o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 46,667 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 40,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,504 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,655 miles

all four side day running bulbs going white

Fail 24 Sep 2008 27,665 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all four side day running bulbs going white

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,355 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,482 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 GLJ 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 80%.

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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

YY53 GLJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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