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YJ03 GKH

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,430 mi
Last recorded184,430 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 184,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (rear brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front fuel pipes covered in grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm worn low on edges limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from flexi hoses corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 177,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to flexi hoses steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of nearside front to rear to flexi hose steel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 167,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 158,644 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 158,592 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of nearside front to rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 148,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 138,404 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 138,169 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 124,770 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 116,456 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 112,935 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 112,935 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 93,308 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 84,512 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 84,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,900 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 GKH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GKH, 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 GKH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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