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YY52 FZV

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,097 mi
Last recorded134,097 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 FZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 134,097 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2021 131,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyre perishing advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower spot lamp not working

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

engine area noisy advise early attention

exhaust rusting and last box clamp half missing and has slight blow

service light on

underbody brakes suspension steering parts have surface rust

Fail 23 Feb 2021 131,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyre perishing advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower spot lamp not working

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault scanned and reset (7.1.6 (a))

engine area noisy advise early attention

exhaust rusting and last box clamp half missing and has slight blow

service light on

underbody brakes suspension steering parts have surface rust

Pass 26 Feb 2020 129,763 miles

offside front lamp damaged

rear tyres slight wear on the inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2020 129,763 miles

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

offside front lamp damaged

rear tyres slight wear on the inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,870 miles

nearside rear link has slight play and deteriorated

offside front light lens smashed

Fail 28 Feb 2019 125,870 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

nearside rear link has slight play and deteriorated

offside front light lens smashed

Pass 26 Jan 2018 117,195 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Advise attention ASAP. (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front spot/fog lamp damaged & lens missing.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 111,300 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge. 205/50r16.

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 106,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 106,957 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 101,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 101,656 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 93,546 miles

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

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

advise nearside front tyre low on tread due to low tyre pressure would need to be checked for leaks.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 87,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2013 87,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,979 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 70,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,019 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,944 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,569 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,074 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 38,074 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 26,918 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 16,497 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 FZV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

YY52 FZV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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