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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
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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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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