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YW03 BWL

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,800 mi
Last recorded136,800 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 BWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 136,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 136,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 122,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

floor becoming slightly corroded in various areas.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 122,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2014 122,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2013 114,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 110,047 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 110,032 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 104,614 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 104,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,213 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 95,203 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 88,595 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 88,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,848 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 79,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,543 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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YW03 BWL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YW03 BWL, 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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YW03 BWL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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