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DF03 YRL

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,965 mi
Last recorded49,965 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,965 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,549 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 49,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Both side marker lamps not working

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2016 48,884 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,702 miles

Near side rear has slight damage on outer side wall

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 46,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Near side rear has slight damage on outer side wall

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,165 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,183 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 38,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,082 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers worn

Fail 15 Jul 2011 34,082 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,236 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,436 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,770 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake high

Fail 28 Jul 2006 13,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YRL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

DF03 YRL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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