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AK03 XSE

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,118 mi
Last recorded144,118 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 144,118 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 144,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 129,514 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 129,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 114,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 106,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 106,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,977 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 85,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 73,589 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,589 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,842 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 47,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,293 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 XSE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XSE, 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 AK03 XSE registered?

AK03 XSE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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