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YJ03 CTD

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

231,555 mi
Last recorded231,555 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 CTD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 231,555 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 223,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 218,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 209,538 miles

air bag light on

Fail 6 Aug 2012 209,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 195,203 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 May 2010 190,617 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 25 May 2010 190,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 177,446 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 177,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 151,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2006 126,440 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 126,331 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front headlight lense holed and misting but not affecting beam patten

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

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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YJ03 CTD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJ03 CTD, 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 YJ03 CTD registered?

YJ03 CTD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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