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YT03 OJK

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

297,807 mi
Last recorded297,807 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 297,807 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 297,791 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper leaking from under parking brake actuating lever (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven 94% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jul 2017 297,764 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking pipe to hose (3.6.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 297,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking wet around handbrake mechainisum (3.6.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 292,884 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2016 292,782 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake fluid below minimum (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 282,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

TYRES offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged.Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge.Offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Apr 2015 282,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

TYRES offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged.Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge.Offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 25 Feb 2014 273,000 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 273,000 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 244,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 244,593 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 221,098 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 221,098 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 208,872 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 16 Sep 2011 175,245 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 175,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 154,164 miles

Engine top cover making contact with power steering pully

Front brake discs worn.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake dicsc worn

Slight play nearside front suspension top mounting under load.

Slight play offside front suspension top mounting under load.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 128,174 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn.

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 128,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake Discs Worn.

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 103,600 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,487 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 68,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 59,214 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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YT03 OJK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YT03 OJK, 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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YT03 OJK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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