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AU03 XGR

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,860 mi
Last recorded142,860 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 142,860 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 132,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jan 2017 132,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 122,333 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 110,614 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 98,438 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak from upper back area of engine

tailgate gas struts weak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,483 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 53,217 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 53,217 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,155 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 33,438 miles

o/s and n/s rear suspension upper link arm and toe in control arm bushings showing signs of wear

Fail 21 Jan 2008 33,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear suspension upper link arm and toe in control arm bushings showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Feb 2007 26,868 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,245 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 XGR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 XGR, 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 XGR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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