MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear tyre perished
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
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
offside front lamp damaged
rear tyres slight wear on the inner edges
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
offside front lamp damaged
rear tyres slight wear on the inner edges
nearside rear link has slight play and deteriorated
offside front light lens smashed
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
nearside rear link has slight play and deteriorated
offside front light lens smashed
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.
nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge. 205/50r16.
unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YY52 FZV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2003.
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