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YY52 AHE

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,886 mi
Last recorded114,886 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 AHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 114,886 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 114,886 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 113,669 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 113,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers do not park (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 111,321 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 111,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid noy working (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,036 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust system catching on other component

Fail 27 Oct 2014 105,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust system catching on other component

Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 97,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,755 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 83,206 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 73,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,283 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,718 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,751 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,092 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,433 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 43,433 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,017 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 32,017 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

near side rear inner position lamp not working

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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YY52 AHE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YY52 AHE, 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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YY52 AHE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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