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AW03 WLW

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,016 mi
Last recorded119,016 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 WLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 119,016 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,959 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,523 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 101,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,611 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges of tread and starting to perish.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,762 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 80,549 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 68,246 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,246 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,751 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,952 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,901 miles

Offside rear tyre inner tread area heavily worn.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 42,089 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,089 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,565 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,251 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,591 miles

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

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

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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AW03 WLW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AW03 WLW, 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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AW03 WLW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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