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AU03 TYB

2003 Volvo V40

Gold Lpg 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

199,263 mi
Last recorded199,263 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 199,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear on nearside behind trim and by fuel tank going to nearside brake hose ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear over fuel tank to offside brake hose at clip on nearside (1.1.11 (c))

chip to windscreen on nearside

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2022 199,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section pipe into centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear on nearside behind trim and by fuel tank going to nearside brake hose ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear over fuel tank to offside brake hose at clip on nearside (1.1.11 (c))

chip to windscreen on nearside

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn possibly worn low

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2021 191,986 miles

all coil springs corroded

backing plate corroded

centre exhaust blow

corrosion by engine mounting point on limit

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to outer sills

oil leak

rear suspension bushes poor conidtion

Fail 12 Jul 2021 191,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer sidelight not working

all coil springs corroded

backing plate corroded

centre exhaust blow

corrosion by engine mounting point on limit

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to outer sills

oil leak

rear suspension bushes poor conidtion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 175,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear caliper damp

Fail 16 Jul 2019 175,395 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear caliper damp

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 166,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 151,923 miles

Front pads appear low

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

both o/s bumper driving light flickering

Pass 3 Nov 2016 136,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 126,162 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

ns steering rack gaiter loose but secure

osf nsf tyres perished and cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2014 119,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

ns steering rack gaiter loose but secure

osf nsf tyres perished and cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2013 113,210 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 106,189 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 100,175 miles

nearside front disc in poor condition (scored)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 100,175 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front disc in poor condition (scored)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 90,333 miles

osf nsf tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2010 90,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

osf nsf tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2009 79,898 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 79,791 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,495 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 70,015 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 70,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 65,742 miles

rear brakes application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,562 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 TYB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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