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WJ03 YLL

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

168,343 mi
Last recorded168,343 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 YLL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2024 168,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foot well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear wheel arch at the front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear crash bar corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 162,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 160,992 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint boot perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber corroded slightly

n/s/r tyre misshaped on inner edge

o/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage boot perished slightly

rear exhaust join corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 160,991 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint boot perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber corroded slightly

n/s/r tyre misshaped on inner edge

o/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage boot perished slightly

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 154,826 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint boot perished slightly

n/s/r tyre feathering slightly inner edge

rear exhaust join corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 154,826 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint boot perished slightly

n/s/r tyre feathering slightly inner edge

rear exhaust join corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Mar 2021 148,171 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 144,817 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre/ rear exhaust corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar linkage boots perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s/f brake calliper corroded

rear brake backing shields corroded slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2020 144,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre/ rear exhaust corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar linkage boots perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s/f brake calliper corroded

rear brake backing shields corroded slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2019 137,590 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut mounts showing signs of wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 137,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut mounts showing signs of wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 132,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear back plate rusted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front back plate badly rusted

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear back plate rusted

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper bar corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 132,004 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear back plate rusted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front back plate badly rusted

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear back plate rusted

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 126,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 123,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2015 117,150 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R upper and lower tie rod bushes split but not having any excessive movement

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer flange joint weakened with corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2015 117,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/R and O/S/R upper and lower tie rod bushes split but not having any excessive movement

O/S/R and N/S/F side marker bulbs inop

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer flange joint weakened with corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2014 109,662 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 109,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 101,959 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,303 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,958 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,663 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,914 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,149 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,547 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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WJ03 YLL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WJ03 YLL, 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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WJ03 YLL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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