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AK03 OLN

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,278 mi
Last recorded120,278 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 120,278 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 108,027 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 97,255 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 81,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 60,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,482 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 47,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 46,990 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2015 45,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 43,559 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 40,544 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,544 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,301 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 35,674 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,006 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 32,006 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,259 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,578 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 25,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,877 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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AK03 OLN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AK03 OLN, 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 OLN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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