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DE03 XXW

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,353 mi
Last recorded146,353 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 146,353 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 146,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 137,808 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 137,776 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 129,406 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre 16 years Old (DOT 0199)

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

Offside Rear Marker lamp not working (Bumper)

Offside Rear Tyre 10 Years Old (DOT 2005)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 May 2015 129,220 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 12 Years Old (DOT 2003)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre 16 years Old (DOT 0199)

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

Offside Rear Marker lamp not working (Bumper)

Offside Rear Tyre 10 Years Old (DOT 2005)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Apr 2014 111,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 111,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 102,721 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 102,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,742 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 91,661 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,810 miles

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

n/s/f amber light in bumper inop

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,557 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 60,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,186 miles

BOTH REG PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,726 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,742 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 XXW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 XXW, 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 XXW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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