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YY53 PUJ

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,832 mi
Last recorded172,832 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 PUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 172,832 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 172,832 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 165,230 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 165,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,295 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 148,295 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 136,320 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 136,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 124,082 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 124,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 121,863 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 121,863 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 116,498 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 111,750 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 109,043 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 103,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 100,480 miles

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

NSF top strut bearing slightly rough

Fail 3 Nov 2011 100,473 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

NSF top strut bearing slightly rough

Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 91,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,982 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,718 miles

n/s/r disk slightly warped

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,787 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 25 Oct 2006 45,787 miles

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

start of corrosion on front brake discs

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 PUJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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