MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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DF03 AZP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2003.
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