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YY03 KFL

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,460 mi
Last recorded131,460 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 KFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 131,460 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 131,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,097 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 127,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,716 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 112,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,032 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 92,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,538 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,199 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,738 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 53,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,471 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2011 48,471 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished and worn on inner edges

rear brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,369 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,666 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,633 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 27,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,809 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,794 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 KFL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KFL, 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 KFL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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