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YY03 YYR

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,713 mi
Last recorded161,713 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 161,713 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR X4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 145,347 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 127,703 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near Side & Off Side (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 127,703 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near Side & Off Side (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 122,732 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 122,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 122,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,869 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 108,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired lense broken and showing white light (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,188 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,399 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,185 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 89,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,673 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,385 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,814 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 52,711 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,711 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,363 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,296 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 YYR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YYR, 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 YYR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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