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YY03 RBV

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,085 mi
Last recorded206,085 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 RBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 206,085 miles

Centre corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 7 Jan 2016 206,081 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 196,176 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 196,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 188,163 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 188,154 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 179,447 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to chassis and fuel pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2011 167,759 miles

drivers seat belt fraying

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate discolored

small stone chip zone 'B'

Fail 3 Aug 2011 167,702 miles

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'

Pass 30 Jun 2010 157,273 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 146,122 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 134,799 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2008 134,453 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2007 125,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 117,218 miles

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.

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 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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