MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear tyres flat poor condition and very low on pressure... inflated to 34psi
Nail in offside rear tyre
brake pipe to o.s.r flexi corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both rear tyres flat poor condition and very low on pressure... inflated to 34psi
Nail in offside rear tyre
brake pipe to o.s.r flexi corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight corrosion to underside and rear sills
front pads low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear seat belt not tested due to baby seat being fitted at time of test.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY52 DYM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YY52 DYM, 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 DYM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 2003.
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