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YY52 WHM

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

191,288 mi
Last recorded191,288 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 191,288 miles

n/s mirror missing

Fail 11 Dec 2014 191,288 miles

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

n/s mirror missing

Pass 14 Dec 2013 186,885 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 186,885 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 184,313 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 184,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 171,948 miles

N/S/F steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F steering arm has slight play

Fail 21 Jan 2012 171,947 miles

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

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

N/S/F steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2011 161,721 miles

gears stiff across gate.

o/s/f fog light broken

Fail 21 Jan 2011 161,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

o/s/f fog light broken

Pass 16 Jan 2010 147,541 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front exhaust heat shield slightly corroded and loose

offside front fog light inoperative also the glass is cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2009 134,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 17 Jan 2009 133,807 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 26 Jan 2008 120,958 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

offside front fog light glass cracked

rear wiper split

slight movement in the steering rack ends

Pass 26 Jan 2008 120,958 miles

offside front fog light glass cracked

rear wiper split

slight movement in the steering rack ends

Pass 26 Jan 2007 110,284 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 110,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 98,637 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 WHM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM registered?

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

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