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AU03 TWW

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,155 mi
Last recorded154,155 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 154,155 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f shocker upper bearing partially siezed

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 154,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f shocker upper bearing partially siezed

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 147,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 139,331 miles

N/S/F Top mount stiff

O/S/F Brake flexi damaged but no cords exposed

Plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 26 Feb 2014 139,248 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

N/S/F Top mount stiff

O/S/F Brake flexi damaged but no cords exposed

Plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 19 Feb 2013 127,187 miles

dip stick part of the oil filler cap

Pass 13 Mar 2012 115,679 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 115,679 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 103,098 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,431 miles

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

cut in nsf tyre side wall

Fail 17 Mar 2010 90,431 miles

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

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

cut in nsf tyre side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,580 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 77,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,980 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 65,980 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,551 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 53,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,269 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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AU03 TWW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU03 TWW, 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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AU03 TWW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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