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YW03 UFT

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,853 mi
Last recorded129,853 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 UFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 129,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brakes have slight bind

fuel pipes corroaded

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

underside corroaded

Fail 18 May 2016 129,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s engine mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brakes have slight bind

fuel pipes corroaded

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

underside corroaded

Pass 29 May 2015 126,350 miles

N/S/R Lower track control arm bush slightly deteriorated

O/S/R Lower track control arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,738 miles

f/n/s brake binding slightly

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 114,733 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

f/n/s brake binding slightly

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

Pass 29 May 2013 103,820 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 93,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 May 2012 93,226 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 84,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2011 83,941 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,950 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 71,862 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,001 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,774 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 UFT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UFT, 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 UFT registered?

YW03 UFT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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