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YR03 TWJ

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,511 mi
Last recorded119,511 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 TWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at bulkhead

Fail 31 May 2018 119,461 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at bulkhead

Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 115,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 111,781 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outter (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 111,715 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outter (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracking in tread

offside rear tyre tread stepping on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,297 miles

Both rear tyres are very slightly mis-shapen on inner edge.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 94,223 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 94,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,815 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,353 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,279 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 71,279 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,625 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,210 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 42,210 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,218 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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YR03 TWJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR03 TWJ, 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 YR03 TWJ registered?

YR03 TWJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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