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AD03 WBN

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,304 mi
Last recorded138,304 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 138,304 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 138,304 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 133,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 133,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 121,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 109,968 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 109,968 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 97,565 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 80,560 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 80,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2013 76,032 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 73,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear inner sidelight bulb not working

Fail 31 May 2012 73,373 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s rear inner sidelight bulb not working

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,656 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,528 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 54,528 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,779 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,770 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,247 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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AD03 WBN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WBN, 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 AD03 WBN registered?

AD03 WBN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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