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AX03 UJL

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,013 mi
Last recorded163,013 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 163,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 162,992 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 145,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge distorted (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 128,829 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 124,342 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 106,723 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,723 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 95,083 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 95,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,195 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,981 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 73,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,651 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 56,900 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s head lamp stone chip

Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,900 miles

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

o/s head lamp stone chip

Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,505 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,632 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,825 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,107 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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AX03 UJL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AX03 UJL, 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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AX03 UJL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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