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AO03 WYG

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

229,376 mi
Last recorded229,376 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 229,376 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 216,453 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 190,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake discs are corroding

Fail 14 Jan 2019 190,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake discs are corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2018 166,074 miles

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

exhaust corroded

sill covers

Pass 25 Nov 2016 157,422 miles

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

Front exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Front inner brake disc surfaces are slightly worn

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 157,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Front inner brake disc surfaces are slightly worn

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 137,706 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad is low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 122,195 miles

Exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 122,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has splits in the tread

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 112,434 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2013 112,430 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2012 104,179 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2012 104,177 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,308 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 81,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,016 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,209 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 57,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,749 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 287,079 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 WYG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AO03 WYG, 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 AO03 WYG registered?

AO03 WYG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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