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YL03 UJJ

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,019 mi
Last recorded99,019 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 UJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 99,019 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 99,019 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,910 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 85,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,411 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 74,888 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,451 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 69,285 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,173 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,631 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 54,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,824 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,041 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UJJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 YL03 UJJ, 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 YL03 UJJ registered?

YL03 UJJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is YL03 UJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 UJJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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