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YY53 RVX

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

145,890 mi
Last recorded145,890 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 RVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2022 145,890 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter body also corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap o ring perished

Pass 23 Jun 2021 144,717 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive struts top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front strut top bearings dry

Fuel tank slightly loose clamps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipe chafing pipes and filter body corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sills jacking points floors and support rails corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and braces , inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all nsr osr mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr osr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2021 144,715 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive struts top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front strut top bearings dry

Fuel tank slightly loose clamps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipe chafing pipes and filter body corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sills jacking points floors and support rails corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and braces , inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all nsr osr mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr osr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 142,764 miles

suspension components corroded

wiper rack worn

nsr handbrake down on performance

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr panhard rod bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr front trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 142,762 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr panhard rod bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr front trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nsr handbrake down on performance

suspension components corroded

wiper rack worn

Pass 7 Jun 2019 141,440 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat ceramic loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter body also corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bulkhead and floorplans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both front strut tops noisy

fuel cap o ring perished

Pass 20 Jun 2018 135,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer c.v boot slight cut but preventing ingress of dirt

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter body corroded ()

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both front strut tops noisy

fuel cap o ring perished

Fail 20 Jun 2018 135,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer c.v boot slight cut but preventing ingress of dirt

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter body corroded ()

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both front strut tops noisy

fuel cap o ring perished

Pass 2 Jun 2017 128,653 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf osf bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf osf top bearings noisey (2.5.A.1c)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nsr osr (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes and filter corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 128,651 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf to osr hose (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking nsr around fuel tank (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf to nsr hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf osf bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high ns os (1.8)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf osf top bearings noisey (2.5.A.1c)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nsr osr (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes and filter corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 123,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes checked but greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel cap o-ring perished

Fail 31 May 2016 123,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake mechanism siezed (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes checked but greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel cap o-ring perished

Pass 15 Jun 2015 118,691 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 118,691 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 114,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 110,940 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 110,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,030 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 99,030 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 88,329 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,329 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 77,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,270 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

wipers worn

Fail 21 Nov 2008 53,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,004 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,343 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,003 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 RVX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 RVX, 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 RVX is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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