CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF03 AZP

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

254,511 mi
Last recorded254,511 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 AZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 254,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 254,460 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 246,161 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s backing plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Sep 2014 246,077 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all tyre pressures low

n/s backing plate damaged

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Sep 2014 246,007 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all tyre pressures low

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 238,034 miles

roof rack bar end caps missing

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 237,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

roof rack bar end caps missing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 229,669 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

air bag light on

near side front head light cloudy, aim is on lowest level and vague

Fail 26 Sep 2012 229,669 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag light on

near side front head light cloudy, aim is on lowest level and vague

Pass 12 Sep 2011 217,708 miles

Airbag,service light on dashboard.

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

Chips in front windscreen.

Front fog lamps cracked lenses,bumper side running lights not working.

Front,rear pads seem low,front,rear brake discs lipped.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre outer tyre wall cut strong advise.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc signs of overheating.

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in offside steering joints.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 217,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Airbag,service light on dashboard.

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

Chips in front windscreen.

Front fog lamps cracked lenses,bumper side running lights not working.

Front,rear pads seem low,front,rear brake discs lipped.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre outer tyre wall cut strong advise.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc signs of overheating.

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in offside steering joints.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 167,704 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in front screen

covers fitted

rear brake disc's lipped

slight play in offside steering rack

slight play inboth upper suspesion strut mounts

Fail 24 Oct 2009 167,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise movement in both upper suspension strut mountings

chip in front windscreen

covers fitted to vehicle

rear brake discs lipped

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2008 138,168 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 97,159 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 97,159 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 80,592 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF03 AZP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DF03 AZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF03 AZP?

You can check the full history of DF03 AZP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF03 AZP registered?

DF03 AZP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is DF03 AZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 AZP shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF03 AZP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF03 AZP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.