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YW03 DVG

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,238 mi
Last recorded109,238 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 DVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 109,238 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 109,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,156 miles

Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,702 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,771 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and on 1.6mm tread. (close to limit).

Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,406 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,098 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2013 95,562 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2012 87,166 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,692 miles

o/s/r seat belt not tested child seat fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 71,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r seat belt not tested child seat fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,372 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 65,371 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,137 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge of tread

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,363 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 52,363 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.5 MM †MINIMUM LEGAL TYRE TREAD LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 1.9 MM

OFFSIDE REAR TRACKING TOE BAR OUTER BUSH IS LIFTING OUT OF SEATING

Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,300 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 DVG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DVG, 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 DVG registered?

YW03 DVG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YW03 DVG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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