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AD03 WBT

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WBT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2022 91,489 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear CONNER DAMAGED

Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense taped over (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 87,856 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration high lamda (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lense broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense taped over (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 86,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp lens slightly damaged but still visible from a reasonable distance

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged but still visible from reasonable distance

Pass 15 Feb 2018 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear tyre on the legal limit in poor condition

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted on the back seat

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,311 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 75,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,309 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,862 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,904 miles

Various oil leaks

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 60,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 57,786 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,554 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 53,554 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,386 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 49,350 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,762 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,997 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 21,222 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 WBT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AD03 WBT, 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 WBT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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