MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake ferrules corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake ferrules corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Front offside brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear advise rear underside corrosion
advise hand brake travel
chip in windscreen less than ten millimitres
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Front offside brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear advise rear underside corrosion
advise hand brake travel
chip in windscreen less than ten millimitres
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
advise chip in windscreen less than forty millimetres
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
advise chip in windscreen less than forty millimetres
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear arch light inop
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine misfire
offside rear arch light inop
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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YL03 HLR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 YL03 HLR, 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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YL03 HLR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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