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YX03 WLV

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,770 mi
Last recorded112,770 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 WLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 112,770 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 112,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,121 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 101,121 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking to hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,561 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

nsr tyre run flat and side wall weakened

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,858 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,457 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,232 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,529 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 37,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WLV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

YX03 WLV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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