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YA52 LHC

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,862 mi
Last recorded56,862 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 LHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 56,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front(feed to flex hose). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,046 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 52,046 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,139 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,114 miles

both front tyre perished/ wearing on edge

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 45,140 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,038 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,839 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded but not blowing

Fail 13 Apr 2015 38,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,335 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,085 miles

very heavy cracking to both rear tyres (poor condition)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,590 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,088 miles

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

both front tyres worn bald on edges (raised tread not testable)

front undercovers lose

Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front tyres worn bald on edges (raised tread not testable)

front undercovers lose

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,851 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,709 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 19,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre at 2mm

offside front tyre at 3mm

undershield damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,993 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre at 2mm

offside front tyre at 3mm

undershield damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2006 13,426 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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YA52 LHC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YA52 LHC, 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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YA52 LHC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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