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DA03 XAU

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,676 mi
Last recorded78,676 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 78,676 miles

Engine MIL light on but registered before 01/07/2003

Pass 2 May 2023 75,809 miles

Engine MIL light on

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 29 Apr 2023 75,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL light on

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 30 Apr 2022 72,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover/under shield obscuring some components

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2021 69,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rattle on engine while idling oil checked its okay between min/max...

ticking/clicking noise inside car under dash area ?

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 11 May 2019 60,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 53,349 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 53,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 48,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,452 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,156 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 24,442 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 24,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,843 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 18,890 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 18,890 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 16,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,549 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,721 miles

service light on

Fail 22 Apr 2010 14,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

service light on

Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,524 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 12,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,508 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,952 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 XAU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

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

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