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YY53 LND

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,878 mi
Last recorded111,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LND
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 111,878 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2008 92,455 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

check engine light on

exhaust blow manifold out side when on test bay ok leak from manifold gasket area

n/s door glass cracked

o/s headlamp cracked lens

outter sills covered

Pass 26 Jun 2008 92,455 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

check engine light on

exhaust blow manifold out side when on test bay ok leak from manifold gasket area

n/s door glass cracked

o/s headlamp cracked lens

outter sills covered

Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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offside headlight chipped and cracked

Fail 25 May 2007 75,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check brake pads

os headlamp chipped and cracked

tyre pressures

Pass 2 Oct 2006 63,720 miles

number plates have some water ingress

Fail 2 Oct 2006 63,720 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)

number plates have some water ingress

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 LND is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY53 LND registered?

YY53 LND is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is YY53 LND safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 LND shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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