MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front to rear brake pipes corroding at centre section
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front to rear brake pipes look corroded at centre section, cannot fully check without removing covers
offside rear caliper damp, possible slight brake fluid leak
rear number plate poor condition
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
long park brake lever travel
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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YY53 NUW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 NUW, 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 NUW registered?
YY53 NUW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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