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AD52 WKR

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,732 mi
Last recorded144,732 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 WKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 144,732 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 144,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 138,161 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear deteriorated/rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 133,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 1 Feb 2016 133,931 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 7 Jan 2015 126,602 miles

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

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Slight noise from engine

Fail 7 Jan 2015 126,602 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Slight noise from engine

Pass 27 Jan 2014 116,465 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

Slight engine noise

Fail 27 Jan 2014 116,465 miles

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

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

Front brake pads are getting low

Slight engine noise

Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,743 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 97,336 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,336 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,944 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 75,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,809 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,669 miles

rear tyres are getting low on the tread

Fail 23 Jan 2009 63,594 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres are getting low on the tread

Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,855 miles

nearside outer sill has damage to the centre part

offside rear tyre has splits and is getting low on the edges

Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,039 miles

Offside rear tyre is getting low on the edges

Rear tyres have small surface cracks

Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,145 miles

handbrake travel high

unable to see inner brake pads

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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AD52 WKR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AD52 WKR, 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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AD52 WKR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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