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YY53 KTP

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

172,437 mi
Last recorded172,437 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 KTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 172,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Back (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 172,418 miles

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Back (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 167,999 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion at prescribed areas and suspension components.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 163,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion at prescribed areas and suspension comments

Fail 21 Jan 2019 163,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General corrosion at prescribed areas and suspension comments

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 159,746 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 159,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 150,870 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front slight corrosion to nsf wing

Pass 13 Jan 2016 140,775 miles

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

Offside Front damage to sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 13 Jan 2016 140,775 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front damage to sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 23 Jan 2015 131,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes corroded at rear but not leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2015 131,398 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes corroded at rear but not leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2013 123,178 miles

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

inner edge of tyre smooth o/s/front

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Dec 2013 123,016 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

inner edge of tyre smooth o/s/front

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Dec 2012 111,827 miles

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

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

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

very slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 21 Dec 2011 98,023 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 98,023 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,258 miles

worpped nearside front disc

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Dec 2010 86,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

worpped nearside front disc

Pass 24 Dec 2009 77,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 77,150 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

slight sticking offside rear brake

Pass 5 Dec 2008 64,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing more on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2008 64,387 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing more on edges

Fail 17 Dec 2007 51,733 miles

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

front brake imbalance

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,733 miles

front brake imbalance

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,084 miles

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

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

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 KTP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KTP, 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 KTP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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