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YY52 WHH

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,518 mi
Last recorded169,518 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WHH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 169,518 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 161,130 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)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to fuel tank securing straps

engine bay cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 147,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank securing strap (corroded)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2014 147,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank securing strap (corroded)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2013 136,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank securing straps (corrosion)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 121,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank securing straps (corrosion)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 106,659 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm on edges

front brakes worn

nearside front fog lamp inop

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

Fail 31 Oct 2011 106,620 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 106,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 100,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2010 100,292 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 92,727 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,988 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 80,863 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,191 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 57,473 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 WHH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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