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DF03 YRD

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,482 mi
Last recorded112,482 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 112,482 miles

Many suspension dust covers starting to perish.

Offside Rear Lamp unit showing signs of argumentation.

Petrol tank starps corroded.

Rear Both shockers corroded.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 112,482 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both shockers corroded.

Many suspension dust covers starting to perish.

Offside Rear Lamp unit showing signs of argumentation.

Petrol tank starps corroded.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,786 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 110,786 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,185 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 107,808 miles

All brake back plates corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 107,808 miles

All brake back plates corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear backing plates corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,801 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 103,121 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,071 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,565 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,031 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 15 Oct 2012 80,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,782 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 73,781 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise park brake pivot arm on n/s rear caliper has exess travel

advise rear b/discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,624 miles

slight corrosion to rear discs

Fail 5 Oct 2010 67,594 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,389 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,547 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT SEAT BELT IN CONTACT WITH PILLAR COVER

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO REAR B/DISCS OUTER CERCUMFERENCE

ADVISE SLIGHT JUDDER FROM O/S FRONT & REAR SERVICE BRAKE

Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,154 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 47,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear outer side lights are not working

Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,459 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 YRD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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