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YY03 XAM

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,430 mi
Last recorded118,430 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 118,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 106,494 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 95,672 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 82,434 miles

Brake pads getting low front and rear

N/S/F tyre worn the outer edge of the tread

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wipers are smearing windscreen

Pass 13 May 2014 70,356 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 70,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2013 59,656 miles

nearside front headlight damaged (condenstated) border line pass

nearside front tyre starting to get close to legal limit (215/45r17)

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear tie rod arm bushes worn/perished

Pass 26 May 2012 50,598 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 39,254 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 29,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing slightly on treaded areas

park brake lever has only a small amount of reserve travel remaining

Pass 30 May 2009 21,157 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 21,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 13,433 miles

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

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

both side rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 May 2007 3,293 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 2,293 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 XAM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XAM, 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 XAM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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