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AD03 WBK

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,270 mi
Last recorded190,270 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 190,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both Front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 186,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake low on effort 19%

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 177,382 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 177,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 171,013 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fouling body

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

Oil leak ()

front lower bottom ball joint gaiters perished

Fail 8 Aug 2016 171,013 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fouling body

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front lower bottom ball joint gaiters perished

Pass 30 Jul 2015 164,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 157,052 miles

Exhaust corroded between rear silencer and centre section on joint

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

OSF tyre on 3mm

Smurf swinging from towbar

Fail 1 Aug 2014 157,052 miles

Exhaust corroded between rear silencer and centre section on joint

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

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

OSF tyre on 3mm

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

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

Smurf swinging from towbar

Pass 22 Apr 2013 148,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate is delaminating

nearside rear tyre is perishing

offside rear light cluster is damaged

strong advise front undertay crossbar is insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2013 148,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate is delaminating

nearside rear tyre is perishing

offside rear light cluster is damaged

strong advise front undertay crossbar is insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2012 139,724 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R HAND BRAKE CABLE SEIZED

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 139,678 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R TYRE IS LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R HAND BRAKE CABLE SEIZED

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 132,341 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 124,716 miles

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

front number plate starting delaminate

Pass 2 Apr 2009 114,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 104,156 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 91,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2006 75,086 miles

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

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

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

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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AD03 WBK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AD03 WBK, 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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AD03 WBK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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