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YX03 APS

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,634 mi
Last recorded128,634 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 APS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 128,634 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 128,634 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 119,125 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 119,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,308 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 109,308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TRACK ROD ARM OUTER BUSH PERISHED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear TRACK ROD ARM OUTER BUSH PERISHED

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin deterioating

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,845 miles

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,122 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,266 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,955 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

noise from engine

o/s/r tyre cracking around tread

Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,206 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 26,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r inner tail light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,305 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,915 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,578 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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YX03 APS is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX03 APS, 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 YX03 APS registered?

YX03 APS is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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