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YY52 WHF

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,939 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,180 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 86,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 78,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,024 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 201,062 miles

chips in windscreen

o/s/f seat belt showing slight fluffing

o/s/r tyre wearing low on treadat 1.6mm

Fail 21 Jan 2008 201,062 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

chips in windscreen

o/s/f seat belt showing slight fluffing

o/s/r tyre wearing low on treadat 1.6mm

Fail 4 Jan 2007 176,273 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 176,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 158,171 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 157,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear marker lights not in good working order

offside front marker light flickers when tapped

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 WHF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY52 WHF registered?

YY52 WHF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is YY52 WHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY52 WHF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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