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YY03 KTF

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,651 mi
Last recorded161,651 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 161,651 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 161,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil pressure light on

Pass 27 Jan 2018 156,749 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

oil warning light on

Fail 27 Jan 2018 156,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

oil warning light on

Pass 22 Apr 2017 145,889 miles

oil warning light on

Fail 13 Apr 2017 145,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

oil warning light on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 132,069 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn release button worn (3.1.5)

o/s parking brake performance could be better

Fail 18 Apr 2016 132,069 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing webbing been cut & removed (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn release button worn (3.1.5)

o/s parking brake performance could be better

Pass 22 Aug 2014 123,421 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 121,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 118,776 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 116,113 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 111,552 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 105,283 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 100,011 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 92,671 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 88,496 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 KTF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KTF, 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 KTF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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