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YY03 LNC

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

246,540 mi
Last recorded246,540 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 246,540 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 246,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 235,871 miles

Offside Front Fog light incomplete and not working

Fail 1 Oct 2018 235,868 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Front Fog light incomplete and not working

Pass 12 Sep 2017 223,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

sills have plastic trim covers

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 209,450 miles

engine cover

sills have plastic trim covers

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 209,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust heavily corroded

heavy damage to n/s/f wing and bumper bot quite a sharp edge or protrusion

n/s wing indicator lense is missing

Fail 14 Sep 2016 208,915 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering system fouling rackend interfering with anti rollbar (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering system fouling rackend interfering with anti rollbar (2.2.D.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust heavily corroded

heavy damage to n/s/f wing and bumper bot quite a sharp edge or protrusion

n/s wing indicator lense is missing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 197,316 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 197,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 183,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2014 183,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 178,049 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 177,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 148,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,648 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 114,648 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,811 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 78,168 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,713 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,443 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,633 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 37,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 37,824 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,107 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 LNC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LNC, 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 LNC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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