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DA52 KBJ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

205,131 mi
Last recorded205,131 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 KBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 205,131 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 205,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 197,142 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 23 Dec 2015 189,880 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)

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

drivers seat belt frayed ok point of test

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 22 Dec 2015 189,871 miles

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

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

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)

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

drivers seat belt frayed ok point of test

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 182,435 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 177,353 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 177,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 169,036 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 169,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 155,513 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 155,513 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 145,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 136,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 136,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 129,343 miles

screw in n/s/front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 119,631 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Front number plate cracked and deteriorated.

Handbrake travel.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Screw in nearside front tyre.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 107,389 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 107,389 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

battery insecure

engine cover cracked

front number plate deteriorating

rear disks pitted

Pass 28 Feb 2006 80,182 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 80,182 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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DA52 KBJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DA52 KBJ, 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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DA52 KBJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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