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YY03 BPE

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,878 mi
Last recorded114,878 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 BPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 114,878 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,072 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 101,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear outer sills slightly damaged

n/s/rear tyre cracking and in poor condition

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 95,935 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing inner cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing inner cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

both rear outer sills slightly damaged

n/s/rear tyre cracking and in poor condition

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,812 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 89,812 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,202 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 69,777 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front disc's worn

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 69,777 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front disc's worn

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,933 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 22 Mar 2010 61,165 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,370 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 57,369 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,550 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 53,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,973 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,866 miles

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

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

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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YY03 BPE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY03 BPE, 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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YY03 BPE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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