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YJ03 GJR

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,932 mi
Last recorded96,932 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GJR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,932 miles

4 Side marker lights ,3 not working ,OSR showing white

All four brake disc backing plates corroded

Exhaust corroded in several areas

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Fuel lines corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 96,932 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

4 Side marker lights ,3 not working ,OSR showing white

All four brake disc backing plates corroded

Exhaust corroded in several areas

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Fuel lines corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,168 miles

Various brake pipes corroded but sound

Various fuel pipes corroded but fine

Fail 19 Oct 2016 92,159 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Various brake pipes corroded but sound

Various fuel pipes corroded but fine

Pass 17 Oct 2015 84,430 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 84,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,469 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 67,431 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,248 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,463 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 51,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,403 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 44,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2009 38,083 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,757 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,994 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 25,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,023 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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YJ03 GJR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ03 GJR, 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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YJ03 GJR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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