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YP52 DWK

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,351 mi
Last recorded130,351 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 DWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 130,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2017 130,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 123,402 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Dec 2015 123,361 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,521 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

n/s rear indicator flashing slightly white

Fail 11 Nov 2014 113,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

n/s rear indicator flashing slightly white

Pass 5 Dec 2013 99,157 miles

front n/s tyre worn low 195-60-15

front o/s tyre worn low 195-60-15

service light on

Fail 3 Dec 2013 99,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

front n/s tyre worn low 195-60-15

front o/s tyre worn low 195-60-15

service light on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,675 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 80,422 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 77,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,450 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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YP52 DWK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YP52 DWK, 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 YP52 DWK registered?

YP52 DWK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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