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DE03 OYF

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,130 mi
Last recorded135,130 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 135,130 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 132,531 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 132,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 128,248 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 120,625 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 105,771 miles

Engine under tray hanging low

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 105,771 miles

Engine under tray hanging low

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 93,437 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,541 miles

n/s front brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 1 Nov 2011 80,541 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,152 miles

a/ both rear discs sarting to pit INNER braking surface

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,754 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,954 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 OYF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE03 OYF, 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 DE03 OYF registered?

DE03 OYF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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