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DA03 FNT

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,226 mi
Last recorded129,226 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FNT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 129,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights switch electronically ()

Nearside Rear Lower fuel pipes (metal) at tank are corroded

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 9 Aug 2017 127,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to silencer (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel long travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank lower hose clip corroded and split

Fail 9 Aug 2017 127,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel long travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank lower hose clip corroded and split

Pass 27 Jul 2016 123,921 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,694 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 120,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 116,468 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 116,467 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 108,445 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 108,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,101 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,746 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,774 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 68,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,718 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut on outer side wall not deep enough to show ply cord

Fail 1 Jun 2007 44,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slow puncture on o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,104 miles

slow puncture on o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 33,130 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 FNT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA03 FNT, 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 FNT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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