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DE03 OGA

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,394 mi
Last recorded151,394 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 151,394 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 146,638 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 146,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 138,395 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 131,605 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 123,266 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 123,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 113,524 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 113,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 101,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge just on legal limit

offside and nearside top suspension mounting bushes slightly worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Aug 2010 101,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge just on legal limit

offside and nearside top suspension mounting bushes slightly worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Aug 2009 84,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 84,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,947 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 67,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear handbrake reading low

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,556 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 61,556 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2007 49,224 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 39,534 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 OGA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 DE03 OGA, 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 OGA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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