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DA03 EBD

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,944 mi
Last recorded186,944 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 186,944 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Nov 2014 183,438 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 179,712 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 173,393 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 151,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,553 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 129,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 108,612 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 82,783 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,737 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 32,743 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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DA03 EBD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DA03 EBD, 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 DA03 EBD registered?

DA03 EBD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is DA03 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 EBD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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