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DE03 XYF

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,284 mi
Last recorded144,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 144,284 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 144,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty does not switch off (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 139,934 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 139,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 132,259 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 132,257 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 125,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 125,115 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 116,328 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 116,328 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,923 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 104,923 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 95,601 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 95,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 86,883 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 71,171 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,286 miles

Damage to nearside rear bumper marker and wing

Unable to check spare

Fail 23 Apr 2008 64,286 miles

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

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

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

Damage to nearside rear bumper marker and wing

Offside rear tyre 2mm min 1.6mm on outer edge

Unable to check spare

Fail 25 Apr 2007 53,257 miles

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

Rear inner side lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,257 miles

Rear inner side lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,258 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XYF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

DE03 XYF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DE03 XYF safe to buy?

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