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YP03 SDX

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,308 mi
Last recorded101,308 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 SDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 101,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 101,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,482 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both split around neck (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 93,482 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red broken allowing clear light to be seen (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both split around neck (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 86,127 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,416 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 78,328 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,266 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 71,220 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,052 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 62,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,984 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,823 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 50,823 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,134 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,705 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 SDX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YP03 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

YP03 SDX is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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