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YW03 FJA

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,478 mi
Last recorded73,478 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 73,478 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 70,516 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

osr brake caliper pivot arm stuck on - system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Jul 2025 70,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

osr brake caliper pivot arm stuck on - system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jul 2024 67,499 miles

corrosion underside

Fail 29 Jul 2024 67,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion underside

Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,011 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate rotting

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate rotting

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2021 63,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underneath vehicle brake back plates ,suspension components,chassis members & flooring

Fail 20 Jul 2021 63,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underneath vehicle brake back plates ,suspension components,chassis members & flooring

Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 62,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,159 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,646 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 57,646 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,713 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,397 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,272 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,273 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,617 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 21,034 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 FJA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FJA, 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 FJA registered?

YW03 FJA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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