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DF03 WBM

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,598 mi
Last recorded57,598 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,598 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 57,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,601 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 52,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,677 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 48,677 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,378 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 42,742 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,742 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,177 miles

N/S/F Wiper slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 39,177 miles

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

N/S/F Wiper slightly deteriorated.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,204 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,885 miles

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

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

all four tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 17,579 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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DF03 WBM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

DF03 WBM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DF03 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 WBM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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