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YY53 SKU

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,735 mi
Last recorded162,735 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 SKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 162,735 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 162,714 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure outer sill (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 158,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 158,658 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 147,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 140,094 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 140,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 129,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 129,071 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,172 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 110,121 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,376 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing onedges

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 97,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing onedges

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,388 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 86,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 76,033 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,000 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2013 65,658 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,524 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,186 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,733 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,282 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,155 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 SKU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SKU, 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 SKU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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