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YU03 VLY

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

182,557 mi
Last recorded182,557 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 VLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 182,557 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 182,442 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 177,527 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 171,208 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 166,646 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 164,474 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 158,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 141,216 miles

slight deterioration rear suspension bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2016 134,258 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 134,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 128,609 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 128,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 123,294 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 113,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 103,387 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 103,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,463 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 93,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,597 miles

front tyres 3/4 worn

Fail 15 Jun 2010 78,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres 3/4 worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,925 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,471 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,158 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,295 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 33,295 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YU03 VLY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YU03 VLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU03 VLY registered?

YU03 VLY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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