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AV03 UUD

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

235,742 mi
Last recorded235,742 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 235,742 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 227,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 224,367 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 213,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 213,340 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 203,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 189,269 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 169,204 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 146,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2009 146,775 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2008 126,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 96,605 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 68,101 miles

o/s side lights in front and rear bumper not working

Fail 5 May 2006 68,101 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s side lights in front and rear bumper not working

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 UUD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV03 UUD, 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 AV03 UUD registered?

AV03 UUD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is AV03 UUD safe to buy?

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