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YY03 YFK

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,651 mi
Last recorded99,651 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,101 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 96,101 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,690 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 93,690 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 92,384 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 92,384 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 90,980 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 90,980 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,986 miles

both front outer cv boots weaping grease

both rear tyres perished

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,968 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front outer cv boots weaping grease

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,734 miles

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 5 May 2011 65,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,923 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,608 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,814 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wing exposing wheel slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,423 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 YFK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YFK, 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 YFK registered?

YY03 YFK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YY03 YFK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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