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YP03 URB

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,303 mi
Last recorded122,303 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 URB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 122,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 122,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working all rear (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 122,291 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 110,743 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 110,693 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2016 104,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 101,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,127 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 3 Jun 2014 98,084 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 15 May 2013 94,327 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,249 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing near the limit

Fail 7 Jun 2012 91,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing near the limit

Pass 24 May 2011 87,585 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 87,584 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 84,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,226 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 82,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing near limit

Pass 29 May 2008 79,477 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 79,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,909 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,425 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 37,420 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 URB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 URB, 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 URB registered?

YP03 URB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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