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AV03 JNL

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,093 mi
Last recorded153,093 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 JNL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 153,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

eml light

Fail 23 Sep 2024 153,092 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

eml light

Pass 15 Sep 2023 146,050 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 146,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 135,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 135,968 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,288 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted n.s & o.s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,582 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,395 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside & nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 99,395 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside & nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,943 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 90,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,799 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,866 miles

Indicator switch/stalk slightly loose/insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre surface

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,707 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,705 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,696 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,950 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,648 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

dipswitch faulty

Fail 20 Sep 2010 51,648 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

dipswitch faulty

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

indicater switch,arm very loose

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2008 39,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,614 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,872 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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AV03 JNL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AV03 JNL, 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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AV03 JNL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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