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AK03 OKT

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,751 mi
Last recorded186,751 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OKT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 186,751 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 186,738 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 175,320 miles

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

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

front wipers torn

osf fog light broken

Fail 21 Jan 2016 175,320 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to osr (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

front wipers torn

osf fog light broken

Pass 20 Jan 2015 165,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 157,105 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 143,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 143,897 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 130,702 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 130,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 117,973 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 117,972 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 104,363 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,449 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 89,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,668 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,061 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 60,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,782 miles

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

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

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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AK03 OKT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK03 OKT, 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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AK03 OKT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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