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AU03 TXL

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,851 mi
Last recorded58,851 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,851 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,522 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 56,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,985 miles

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

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

inner rack ends worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,631 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,838 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 45,838 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,482 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 42,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,381 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,791 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,049 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 TXL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AU03 TXL, 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 AU03 TXL registered?

AU03 TXL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is AU03 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 TXL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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