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YY53 WZC

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

164,073 mi
Last recorded164,073 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 164,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 164,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 153,300 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind detected

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 153,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front slight brake bind detected

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 146,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 137,951 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 137,743 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 125,952 miles

Nearside rear indicator pale

Both front wheel rims slightly distorted

Offside seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

Rear number plate lettering slightly deteriorated

Slight judder from Offside front brake

Slight judder from both rear brakes

Fail 16 Jun 2015 125,950 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wheel rims slightly distorted

Brake fluid right on minimum mark

Nearside rear indicator pale

Offside seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

Rear number plate lettering slightly deteriorated

Slight judder from Offside front brake

Slight judder from both rear brakes

Pass 20 Jun 2014 112,201 miles

Both rear stabiliser bars outer bushes perished / splitting

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 112,169 miles

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

Both rear stabiliser bars outer bushes perished / splitting

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Quite a bit of grease around Offside track rod end but not signs of split/ deteriorated boot

Fail 10 Jun 2014 111,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear stabiliser bars outer bushes perished / splitting

Nearside front tyre right on legal limit ( 215/45 R17 )

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear ( possible seperation starting ) nail in tread and nearing limit

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Quite a bit of grease around Offside track rod end but not signs of split/ deteriorated boot

Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside handbrake cable sticking slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

judder noted at rear brakes

Fail 11 Jun 2013 102,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

judder noted at rear brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2012 93,058 miles

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

rear reg plate sligtly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2012 92,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

o/s inner tailight not working

rear reg plate sligtly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,190 miles

Both rear tyres slight uneven wear

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside main front to rear brake pipe corroded

Slight judder from Offside front brake

Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,553 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 72,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,342 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 60,342 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 49,722 miles

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

O/S/R tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2006 37,678 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

three rear view mirrors

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 WZC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WZC, 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 WZC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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