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Y203 PHR

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,904 mi
Last recorded93,904 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 PHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 93,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 89,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear seat belts covered time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2023 79,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,044 miles

rear seat belts covered

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,927 miles

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

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

rear seats covered at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,740 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,503 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 59,503 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,955 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency significantly lower than nearside.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,462 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,462 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,277 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,776 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,986 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,359 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 32,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y203 PHR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 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 Y203 PHR, 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 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y203 PHR registered?

Y203 PHR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y203 PHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y203 PHR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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