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YM03 KSJ

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,602 mi
Last recorded147,602 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 KSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 147,602 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pad down to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working In bumper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working In boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 142,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 135,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bushes starting to show wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bushes starting to show wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 135,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bushes starting to show wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bushes starting to show wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 130,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 130,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 124,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 124,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,735 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On bend going to side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel lines Corroding at rear on bend up to tank

Fail 27 Jun 2016 119,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On bend going to side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel lines Corroding at rear on bend up to tank

Pass 25 Jun 2015 115,019 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 115,019 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,691 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 May 2014 109,687 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 102,736 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 95,444 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,606 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 72,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,372 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,802 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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,125 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 31,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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YM03 KSJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YM03 KSJ, 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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YM03 KSJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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