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AG03 XBL

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,377 mi
Last recorded147,377 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 147,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 146,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 211,843 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 201,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 191,422 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 191,415 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 171,153 miles

nearside front foglight not working.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 159,324 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 159,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 136,828 miles

Nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 136,828 miles

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 117,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 95,939 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 95,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,998 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 69,998 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,894 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 64,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,449 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,938 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges

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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AG03 XBL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AG03 XBL, 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 AG03 XBL registered?

AG03 XBL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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