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YY53 LNG

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,592 mi
Last recorded106,592 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 106,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,770 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 98,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 87,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,288 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,486 miles

both number plates stained - legible at present

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,647 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,148 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 LNG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LNG, 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 LNG registered?

YY53 LNG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YY53 LNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 LNG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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