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YH03 FZM

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,425 mi
Last recorded179,425 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 179,425 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 179,421 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 175,309 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 175,309 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded center excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 155,863 miles

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

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

n/s/r hub bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 155,863 miles

n/s/r hub bearing slight roughness when rotated

Fail 9 Jul 2013 123,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 123,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,193 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 101,193 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 93,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,856 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,717 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

handbrake lever travel becoming high

Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FZM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YH03 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

YH03 FZM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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