MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre corrosion to fuel pipes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Centre corrosion to fuel pipes
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
drivers seat belt slightly frayed
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
nearside front headlamp cracked bot not affecting beam pattern
nearside front tyre tread low and wearing on edges
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
drivers seat belt slightly frayed
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
nearside front headlamp cracked bot not affecting beam pattern
nearside front tyre tread low and wearing on edges
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
nearside rear disc corroded on face slightly
offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
offside wiper smearing slightly
oil leak
rear indicators beginning to flash white
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
nearside rear disc corroded on face slightly
offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
offside wiper smearing slightly
oil leak
rear indicators beginning to flash white
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight corrosion to chassis and fuel pipes
drivers seat belt fraying
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
rear number plate discolored
small stone chip zone 'B'
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
drivers seat belt fraying
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
rear number plate discolored
small stone chip zone 'B'
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY03 RBV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RBV, 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 RBV registered?
YY03 RBV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2003.
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