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YY53 YMP

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,825 mi
Last recorded130,825 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YMP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 130,825 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 130,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 123,414 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 123,414 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 117,503 miles

Rear exhaust joint corrodding

Fail 22 Dec 2016 117,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,527 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 111,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 103,625 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 99,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 99,517 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 96,329 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 93,472 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 87,697 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting perrish and crack (205/50 zr16 W)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 82,988 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 78,467 miles

front discs worn

n/s/f headlamp lens chipped

Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,952 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 69,122 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 YMP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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