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YG03 TWX

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

210,025 mi
Last recorded210,025 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 TWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 210,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front tyre worn low

Pass 16 Aug 2017 194,815 miles

N/S/F FOG LIGHT LENS IS BROKEN

Oil leak FROM ENGINE ()

N/S/F AND O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS ARE CORRODED

Fail 11 Aug 2017 194,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE UNDERCUT

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F FOG LIGHT LENS IS BROKEN

Oil leak FROM ENGINE ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 175,973 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Front struts top mount supports corroded

N/S/F fog light lens broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 156,425 miles

All rear suspension bushes are splitting.

Brake and clutch fluid is very dirty.

Nearside front wheel bearing is noisy.

Oil leaks.

Fail 22 Aug 2015 156,425 miles

All rear suspension bushes are splitting.

Brake and clutch fluid is very dirty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wheel bearing is noisy.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leaks.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 135,823 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 135,823 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,013 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 118,013 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

battery failed

Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,966 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 97,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,176 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 77,176 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,153 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,459 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,791 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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YG03 TWX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG03 TWX, 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 YG03 TWX registered?

YG03 TWX is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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