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AK03 OMA

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

196,053 mi
Last recorded196,053 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OMA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 196,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 187,332 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 181,814 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 181,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 167,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Jun 2015 167,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Jul 2014 155,351 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 155,351 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 141,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

child seats fitted to all rear seats

some corrosion in both front inner wheel arches at suspension turrets

some surface corrosion nearside rear brake pipe

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Jul 2013 141,601 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

child seats fitted to all rear seats

offside rear tyre worn inner edge at limit

some corrosion in both front inner wheel arches at suspension turrets

some surface corrosion nearside rear brake pipe

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Jul 2012 128,582 miles

child seats fitted to all rear seats

nearside rear upper control arm inner bush starting to seperate

offside rear upper control arm inner bush seperating/weakening

rear exhaust flange corroding

slight nearside steering rack/rod play

slight sweating to nearside front shock absorber

some offside front foot brake judder

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Jul 2012 128,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to all rear seats

nearside rear upper control arm inner bush starting to seperate

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge, on limit

offside rear upper control arm inner bush seperating/weakening

rear exhaust flange corroding

slight nearside steering rack/rod play

slight sweating to nearside front shock absorber

some offside front foot brake judder

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Aug 2011 113,852 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs look to be worn low.

offside rear tyre has a possible puncture, 215-45-r17.

rear brake discs showing corrosion.

rear brakes slightly starting to bind.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 113,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs look to be worn low.

offside rear tyre has a possible puncture, 215-45-r17.

rear brake discs showing corrosion.

rear brakes slightly starting to bind.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 100,296 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 91,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 91,886 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 79,863 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 67,209 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,014 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 33,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 39,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 39,250 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 OMA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AK03 OMA, 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 OMA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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