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AU03 TYC

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,611 mi
Last recorded178,611 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 178,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 173,007 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 169,023 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 163,305 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 163,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 161,540 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 161,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 156,378 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 156,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 146,674 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 146,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 127,282 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 105,234 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 105,234 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 80,945 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 80,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,014 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 TYC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

AU03 TYC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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