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CA03 WYY

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

184,096 mi
Last recorded184,096 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 WYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 184,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 184,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 176,001 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 175,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 167,307 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 167,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

damage to front number plate

slight noise from both front top mount bearings

Fail 16 Jul 2018 167,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By The fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 157,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sounds blowy from front area (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 157,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sounds blowy from front area (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 144,992 miles

OSR tyre worn down to limit

Fail 19 Jul 2016 144,992 miles

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

OSR tyre worn down to limit

Pass 4 Jul 2015 130,684 miles

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

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

Offside head light adjuster broken and head light set to the lower point

Fail 4 Jul 2015 130,683 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside head light adjuster broken and head light set to the lower point

Fail 3 Jul 2014 117,855 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 117,855 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 102,875 miles

NSF marker light not working.

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 102,787 miles

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

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

Excessive foot brake travel - suspect part of overall brake fault.

NSF marker light not working.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,354 miles

Fuel filler cap seal staring to crack

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,159 miles

Battery clamp broken

Fail 8 Jul 2011 73,952 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Battery clamp broken.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,222 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,107 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,433 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 55,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,086 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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CA03 WYY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CA03 WYY, 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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CA03 WYY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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