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AV03 YKU

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,827 mi
Last recorded97,827 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 97,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 92,695 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 88,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 84,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 76,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,754 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 72,754 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,854 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,628 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,825 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 64,825 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,954 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,744 miles

rear disc poor condition

rear suspension support rubbers worn

rear tyres poor

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,966 miles

exhaust sections poor/corroded.

front tyres lightly worn...

rear stabiliser bushes/arms perished.....advise replacement before next mot.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 49,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,249 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,943 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,517 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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AV03 YKU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV03 YKU, 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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AV03 YKU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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