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YY52 WGV

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,999 mi
Last recorded67,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,999 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,884 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 55,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 45,364 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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YY52 WGV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY52 WGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY52 WGV registered?

YY52 WGV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is YY52 WGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY52 WGV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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