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YW03 DUJ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,536 mi
Last recorded183,536 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 DUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 183,536 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

injector seals leaking slightly, chuffing.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 177,384 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connected to front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 177,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connected to front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 168,949 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,655 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 162,606 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 157,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 155,050 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 154,970 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 147,562 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 131,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 118,090 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 100,224 miles

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

rear discs pited

Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,224 miles

rear discs pited

Pass 12 Sep 2009 85,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 85,593 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,836 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,397 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 DUJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YW03 DUJ, 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 YW03 DUJ registered?

YW03 DUJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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