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YH03 FZB

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,585 mi
Last recorded107,585 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 107,585 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 107,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,672 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 104,355 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,275 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 102,275 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,933 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,998 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,323 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,499 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,282 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,456 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 83,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,746 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,777 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 73,748 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 73,652 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 70,278 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 66,925 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,599 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,249 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,817 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,865 miles

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

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

rear no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 12 Mar 2006 28,007 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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YH03 FZB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH03 FZB, 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 YH03 FZB registered?

YH03 FZB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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