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YC03 CVR

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,302 mi
Last recorded200,302 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 CVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 200,302 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 192,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 192,343 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 170,572 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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 170,572 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 145,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 127,092 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 116,589 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 116,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 98,893 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 98,893 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

park brake lever nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 15 Jun 2006 78,756 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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YC03 CVR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC03 CVR, 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 YC03 CVR registered?

YC03 CVR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is YC03 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 CVR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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