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DF52 KLV

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,711 mi
Last recorded205,711 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 KLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 205,711 miles

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

Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2015 197,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 187,306 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front fog lamp glass cracked.

Nearside front tyre 2mm, wearing on outer edge and damage to outer side wall.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Wear to both front top suspension mountings.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 187,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front fog lamp glass cracked.

Nearside front tyre 2mm, wearing on outer edge and damage to outer side wall.

Nearside rear inner side lamp inoperative.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Wear to both front top suspension mountings.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 170,969 miles

Both front top suspension mountings worn.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside front fog lamp glass cracked.

Nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 170,900 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front top suspension mountings worn.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside front fog lamp glass cracked.

Nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 154,988 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheels slightly binding

both wiper blades split

Pass 15 Feb 2012 154,988 miles

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

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

both rear wheels slightly binding

both wiper blades split

Pass 11 Feb 2011 139,573 miles

Both front top mountings worn.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play to nearside front link arm and gaiter split.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight bind to nearside rear brake.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 139,571 miles

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

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

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

Both fron top mountings worn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play to nearside front link arm and gaiter split.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight bind to nearside rear brake.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 128,701 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wall damaged.

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 124,380 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn

Engine noisey

Hazard switch starting to go faulty

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 20 Jan 2009 104,348 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 104,348 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 84,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,944 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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DF52 KLV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DF52 KLV, 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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DF52 KLV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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