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YN03 DSY

2003 Volvo 240

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,195 mi
Last recorded214,195 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Volvo 24077,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 DSY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 214,195 miles

battery insicure

off side steering rack end has play in it

Fail 13 Feb 2009 214,168 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insicure

off side steering rack end has play in it

Pass 12 Jan 2008 213,167 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 208,570 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 201,303 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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YN03 DSY is a 2003 Volvo 240 in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 77,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN03 DSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YN03 DSY registered?

YN03 DSY is a 2003 Volvo 240, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is YN03 DSY safe to buy?

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