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DA03 FND

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,601 mi
Last recorded178,601 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FND
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 178,601 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 178,601 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 171,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 162,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 152,867 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 152,867 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 141,681 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 141,681 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 127,426 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 116,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 116,028 miles

advise attention to bonnet catch....

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge.....

wipers smear, advise replacement blades...

Pass 6 Apr 2011 110,232 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 110,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres close to limit , o/s/f outer wall cut....

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit...

rear exhaust join flanges corroded...

wipers smear , advise replacement blades....

Pass 24 Mar 2010 103,054 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 94,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,216 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 82,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 66,657 miles

exhaust corrodedand rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2006 60,229 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 60,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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 FND is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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