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BL52 YFF

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,776 mi
Last recorded70,776 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 70,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

noise on engine

osr lens damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,764 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter and corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense broken showing white light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

noise on engine

Pass 2 Feb 2017 61,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,664 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,726 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,902 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,873 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,980 miles

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 26,491 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,358 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 23,329 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,106 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 19,106 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,066 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,185 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 14,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,286 miles

both front wiper blades smear screen slightly.

Fail 1 Feb 2006 11,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 11,214 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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BL52 YFF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL52 YFF, 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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BL52 YFF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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