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AV03 OGL

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,391 mi
Last recorded91,391 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,391 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 91,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 90,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 89,507 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 88,143 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 88,142 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,600 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 86,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,237 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 82,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front tyres perished/splitting

Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,736 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 75,058 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 69,009 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,009 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 61,889 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,389 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,493 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 41,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2006 30,031 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 OGL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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