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AP03 GPX

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,782 mi
Last recorded159,782 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 GPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 159,782 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective large stone chip but not affecting the emitted light pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats collapsed at time of test and full of presenters equipment ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 159,782 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective large stone chip but not affecting the emitted light pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats collapsed at time of test and full of presenters equipment ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 159,329 miles

Offside Rear Outer marker light inop

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats collapsed at the time of test rear adult seat belts not tested ()

advise engine very noisy

Fail 21 Sep 2020 159,329 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer marker light inop

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats collapsed at the time of test rear adult seat belts not tested ()

advise engine very noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2019 158,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light inop

Offside Rear outer marker inop

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats collapsed at time of test ()

Fail 1 Aug 2019 158,520 miles

Emissions not tested has a major blow at the middle box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner side light inop

Offside Rear outer marker inop

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats collapsed at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 156,578 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 154,367 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 151,956 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 151,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 147,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 142,906 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perishing

handbrake has long travel

slight play in nsf steering

Fail 25 Jun 2014 142,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perishing

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

handbrake has long travel

slight play in nsf steering

Pass 11 Jun 2013 135,937 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated(flange)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 135,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated(flange)

Fail 28 May 2012 132,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2012 132,249 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 124,323 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp wipers not working

nick in n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 124,323 miles

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

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

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

headlamp wipers not working

nick in n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2010 106,827 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 86,491 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,538 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 51,471 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,730 miles

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

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

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

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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AP03 GPX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AP03 GPX, 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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AP03 GPX is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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