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YP03 SCZ

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,473 mi
Last recorded78,473 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 SCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,473 miles

Front Registration plate delamingating

Nearside Front Brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Nearside Front Tyre has nail

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of deterioration

Offside Front Brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate delamingnating

Fail 8 Mar 2016 78,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Registration plate delamingating

Nearside Front Brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Nearside Front Tyre has nail

Offside Front Brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate delamingnating

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear suspension bushes perished / worn

Fail 17 Mar 2015 72,210 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear suspension bushes perished / worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,502 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,928 miles

off side rear tyre worn

rear tie rod / trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre worn

rear tie rod / trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,232 miles

movement in rear radius arm bushes

rear brake discs pitted and worn

rear tie rod bushes worn / perished

Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

movement in rear radius arm bushes

rear brake discs pitted and worn

rear tie rod bushes worn / perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear numberplate deteriorating

steering column stalks / ignition barrel assy slightly loose

Fail 19 Jul 2010 34,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine oil was very low - topped up to minimum level prior to test

headlight wiper blades torn / deteriorated

nearside rear inner position lamp inoperative

o/s/f tyre is close to legal limit , is over 8 years old and perished all over

rear numberplate deteriorating

steering column stalks / ignition barrel assy slightly loose

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,448 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 17,779 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,388 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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YP03 SCZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YP03 SCZ, 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 YP03 SCZ registered?

YP03 SCZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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