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AY03 RNE

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,196 mi
Last recorded133,196 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 RNE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 133,196 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 132,935 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 123,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 121,635 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

slight play in nearside steering joint

Fail 22 Aug 2014 121,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

4 x marker lights not working

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear back plates rusting

Pass 13 Aug 2013 110,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 110,953 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,698 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,554 miles

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

Fail 19 Jul 2011 92,554 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

Pass 31 Jul 2010
Fail 28 Jul 2010

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,896 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 72,894 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 159,155 miles

both headlight aims on lower limit

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2007 121,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 89,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 89,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AY03 RNE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RNE, 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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AY03 RNE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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