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AU03 XHC

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,681 mi
Last recorded136,681 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 136,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 132,891 miles

front and rear brake worn

rear brake pipes corroded

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats

Fail 6 Mar 2020 132,891 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake worn

rear brake pipes corroded

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats

Pass 5 Mar 2019 122,254 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 122,254 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 109,991 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,601 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,451 miles

exhaust rear silencer flange very rotten

Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,290 miles

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,640 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,239 miles

both rear tie rods slightly unbonded

screw in lefthand rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,407 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 47,389 miles

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

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

righthand rear tyre has thorn in tread

Fail 25 Feb 2008 42,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,375 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 XHC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHC, 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 XHC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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