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DF03 HMG

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

152,408 mi
Last recorded152,408 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 152,408 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside wiper linkage worn

oil level below minimum

Fail 3 Jun 2015 152,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside wiper linkage worn

oil level below minimum

Pass 3 Jun 2014 134,640 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

Fail 31 May 2014 134,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 16 May 2013 117,350 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 117,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 104,314 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight oil leak from nearside inner c.v gaiter

Fail 30 May 2012 104,314 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight oil leak from nearside inner c.v gaiter

Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,263 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 93,263 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,654 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 70,081 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 70,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 58,425 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 58,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,180 miles

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

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

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

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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DF03 HMG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 HMG, 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 DF03 HMG registered?

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

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