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YX03 JFG

2003 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,640 mi
Last recorded184,640 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 JFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 184,640 miles

both o/s tyres wearin unevenly on the inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2016 184,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working rear reg lights inop (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both o/s tyres wearin unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 173,473 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 173,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 164,846 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 164,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 158,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 149,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 139,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear discs worn and pitted

slight play in nearside rack end

slight under body corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2011 139,378 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear discs worn and pitted

slight play in nearside rack end

slight under body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2010 137,188 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f marker light inop in bumper

Fail 31 Dec 2008 131,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 131,145 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 122,869 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 122,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 106,603 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

indicator flasher unit operating constantly

Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,192 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 JFG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YX03 JFG, 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 JFG registered?

YX03 JFG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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