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YY03 KEU

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,791 mi
Last recorded187,791 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 KEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 187,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 187,782 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split BOTH (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint play to limit at time of test (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn to limits on edges at time of test (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes around fuel tank corroded

n/s mirror glass very poor condition

o/s headlight condensed

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 22 Apr 2016 178,488 miles

brake and fuel lines corroded around fuel tank advise clean and inspection

drivers seatbelt webbing poor condition

n/s/f suspension drop link gaiter poor condition

passenger wing mirror glass broken

rear brake discs very poor condition

rear tyres worn on both edges

Fail 20 Apr 2016 178,420 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort calliper seized (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake and fuel lines corroded around fuel tank advise clean and inspection

drivers seatbelt webbing poor condition

n/s/f suspension drop link gaiter poor condition

passenger wing mirror glass broken

rear brake discs very poor condition

rear tyres worn on both edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 168,934 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres inner edges worn low

exhaust system corroded

fluid leak from power steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 168,886 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres inner edges worn low

exhaust system corroded

fluid leak from power steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 160,911 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease

rear brake discs in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2014 160,883 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads low

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease

rear brake discs in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2013 152,116 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear pads worn low

Fail 17 Apr 2013 152,097 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear pads worn low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 142,483 miles

195/60VR15

LOW FUEL LAMP ON

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

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

SERVICE LAMP ON

Fail 20 Apr 2012 142,483 miles

195/60VR15

LOW FUEL LAMP ON

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 19 Apr 2011 129,152 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 129,152 miles

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

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

195/60HR15

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 110,633 miles

n/s front tyre worn down to wear indicators

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,958 miles

o/s/f and rear tyres worn to legal limits at time off test

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,118 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,184 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 KEU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol 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 KEU, 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 KEU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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