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AY03 NWS

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,269 mi
Last recorded169,269 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 NWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 169,269 miles

offside headlight condition

offside rear suspension arm bush condition

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 27 Aug 2015 169,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlight condition

offside rear suspension arm bush condition

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 158,279 miles

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

offside headlight condition

Fail 22 Aug 2014 158,279 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside headlight condition

Pass 21 Aug 2013 149,227 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 149,136 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 143,888 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

rear brake discs rusted

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre worn

offside headlight condition

Pass 30 Aug 2011 138,917 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear window broken

offside headlight condition

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 30 Aug 2011 138,917 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear window broken

offside headlight condition

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 134,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlight condition

rear brakes condition

Fail 26 Aug 2010 134,721 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlight condition

rear brakes condition

Pass 21 Aug 2009 126,829 miles

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

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

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

offside headlight condition

Fail 21 Aug 2009 126,829 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside headlight condition

Fail 18 Aug 2008 109,080 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 109,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 64,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,040 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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AY03 NWS is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AY03 NWS, 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 AY03 NWS registered?

AY03 NWS is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 NWS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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