MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
Front pads appear low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both o/s bumper driving light flickering
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)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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
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
nearside front disc in poor condition (scored)
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)
osf nsf tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
osf nsf tyres worn on edges
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brakes application slightly uneven
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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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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