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YY52 DYM

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,151 mi
Last recorded174,151 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 DYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 174,151 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 168,621 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 168,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 165,219 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 165,219 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 161,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 161,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 158,414 miles

slight corrosion to underside and rear sills

Pass 22 Sep 2009 150,236 miles

front pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2008 139,693 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 127,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 114,901 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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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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What year was YY52 DYM registered?

YY52 DYM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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