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AO03 KLU

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,884 mi
Last recorded153,884 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 153,884 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 153,884 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 150,869 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 150,869 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 148,943 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 148,943 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 145,992 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 145,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine light on

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 114,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 10 Sep 2014 144,023 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 138,779 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

engine light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 130,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 110,830 miles

Evidence of nearside front tyre having once fouled bodywork. Unable to replicate this situation under test conditions.

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

Rear tyres, fitted as axle pair but larger than fronts

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 110,830 miles

Evidence of nearside front tyre having once fouled bodywork. Unable to replicate this situation under test conditions.

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

Rear tyres, fitted as axle pair but larger than fronts

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 109,775 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Evidence of nearside front tyre having once fouled bodywork. Unable to replicate this situation under test conditions.

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

Rear tyres, fitted as axle pair but larger than fronts

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 92,251 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 91,675 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 91,675 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,715 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,954 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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AO03 KLU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO03 KLU, 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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AO03 KLU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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