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YY03 CCV

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,406 mi
Last recorded140,406 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 CCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 140,406 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Subframes and suspension arms slightly corroded

Underbody and Chassis slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,428 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Underbody and Chassis slightly corroded

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2021 138,428 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Engine oil leak

Underbody and Chassis slightly corroded

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 137,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

body and underbody slightly corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 8 Dec 2020 137,610 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

body and underbody slightly corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine oil leak

underbody and chassis slightly corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 136,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine oil leak

underbody and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 135,471 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded (view obscured by trays)

body and chassis slightly corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyre worn close to limit

underbody and underside suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 135,471 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes slightly corroded (view obscured by trays)

body and chassis slightly corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyre worn close to limit

underbody and underside suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 134,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,030 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 130,030 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 123,972 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,105 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 112,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 101,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2011 91,021 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 81,550 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 73,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,357 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,135 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 41,185 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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YY03 CCV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YY03 CCV, 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 YY03 CCV registered?

YY03 CCV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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