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FX03 YWJ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,946 mi
Last recorded145,946 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 YWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 145,946 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front slight power steering leak at rack gaitor

Offside Rear alloy slightly distorted

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 145,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front slight power steering leak at rack gaitor

Offside Rear alloy slightly distorted

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 145,042 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 145,042 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 142,474 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 142,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 138,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from abs pump to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

oil filter

Fail 25 May 2017 138,683 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from abs pump to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

oil filter

Pass 26 May 2016 136,338 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 136,338 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 133,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 127,698 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 127,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 116,963 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 116,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,018 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear parking brake application is low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,773 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,729 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,259 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 63,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,756 miles

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

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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FX03 YWJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FX03 YWJ, 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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What year was FX03 YWJ registered?

FX03 YWJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is FX03 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 YWJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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