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DE03 BVY

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

120,801 mi
Last recorded120,801 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 120,801 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 120,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 118,253 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 118,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,016 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 113,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,037 miles

drivers seat belt

Fail 11 Apr 2018 107,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers seat belt

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,720 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 100,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,883 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 94,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,202 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,202 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,208 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 81,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,639 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 74,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,025 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,025 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,812 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 60,812 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,206 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,876 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,494 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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DE03 BVY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DE03 BVY, 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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DE03 BVY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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