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YL03 UDZ

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,249 mi
Last recorded69,249 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 UDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,249 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 69,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 66,149 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency on limit

Rear o/s and n/s shock absorber outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 66,149 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency on limit

Rear o/s and n/s shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers slightl corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,150 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by the side of the fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion just forward of the trailing arm mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion just under the rear seat area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion just forward of the training arm mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion just under the rear seat area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,176 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,837 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,530 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 31,530 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,765 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,703 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,756 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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YL03 UDZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YL03 UDZ, 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 UDZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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