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YW03 DVL

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,713 mi
Last recorded150,713 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 DVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 150,713 miles

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 10 Jun 2015 149,483 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 144,068 miles

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Fail 26 Feb 2014 144,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 19 Dec 2012 141,084 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 141,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 136,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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 nearside and offside brake disc slight coroded

Fail 10 Dec 2011 136,535 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

rear nearside and offside brake disc slight coroded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 132,324 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 128,146 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 119,731 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 113,351 miles

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

movement in steering system

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

sill covers and undertrays fitted

small chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2007 98,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 81,749 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 DVL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DVL, 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 YW03 DVL registered?

YW03 DVL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is YW03 DVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 DVL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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