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YY53 HKU

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,311 mi
Last recorded82,311 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 HKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,311 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 82,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 77,067 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 77,028 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 74,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,879 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 72,419 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape 205/50/16

Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,752 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Nearside Front marker light not working

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,194 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,817 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,190 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 52,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,105 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 45,105 miles

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

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

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

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

report offside rear [side driving lamp inoperative]

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,528 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 35,527 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,809 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HKU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HKU, 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 HKU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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