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AJ03 DMU

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,032 mi
Last recorded178,032 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 178,032 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 166,269 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 166,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 154,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2014 154,333 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2013 143,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear side light not working (twinned)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,419 miles

rear discs in poor condition, front pads low and close to failure, handbrake travel high

Fail 23 Nov 2012 132,419 miles

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

rear discs in poor condition, front pads low and close to failure, handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Nov 2011 124,374 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2010 114,688 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATING.

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 105,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Number plates delaminating.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 105,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Number plates delaminating.

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 91,716 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW,POSSIBLY BRAKE PADS WORN.

NEARSIDE REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,716 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW,POSSIBLY BRAKE PADS WORN.

NEARSIDE REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 84,403 miles

front brake dicsc have surface rust

o/s/r tyre run flat

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2007 84,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake dicsc have surface rust

o/s/r tyre run flat

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,926 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,394 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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AJ03 DMU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ03 DMU, 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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AJ03 DMU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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