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YT03 YYM

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,445 mi
Last recorded127,445 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 YYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2020 127,445 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal travel excessive. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poss bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear metal brake brake pipes badly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty Won't turn off off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers seat belt webbing frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective All three wiper blades torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 117,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very slight split /ok for MOT test. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre almost worn down to 2mm wear bars,the min limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn OSF upper /top mount worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 117,120 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong way up. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged Webbing badly damaged/drivers seat belt. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very slight split /ok for MOT test. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre almost worn down to 2mm wear bars,the min limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn OSF upper /top mount worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Beam pattern faulty due to bulb in wrong way . (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure OSF headlamp reflector is loose. (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,437 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 99,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,406 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,405 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 77,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 67,387 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear track control bar bush has fair amount of movement in bush (noticed when jacked up)

offside rear track control bar bush has fair amount of movement in bush (noticed when jacked up)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 59,005 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear track control bar bush has fair amount of movement in bush (noticed when jacked up)

offside rear track control bar bush has fair amount of movement in bush (noticed when jacked up)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,695 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,727 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,420 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,649 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,469 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 YYM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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