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DE03 OYH

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,342 mi
Last recorded123,342 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 123,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,131 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 106,518 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 106,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter loose (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,123 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,680 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 84,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 81,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2012 81,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,776 miles

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

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

front brake discs are worn

Fail 5 Jan 2011 66,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,854 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 50,854 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

tyre tread cracking on f/o/s

Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,986 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 39,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,103 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,100 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 27,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,826 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 OYH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OYH, 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 OYH registered?

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

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