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DG03 CWD

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

247,770 mi
Last recorded247,770 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 CWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 247,770 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 239,701 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s/f rear wishbone bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 3 May 2017 239,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s/f rear wishbone bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 11 May 2016 225,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 202,973 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 178,073 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 150,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 123,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 123,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 105,315 miles

OSF drop link has slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,552 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 98,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,787 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,130 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 59,130 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 40,427 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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DG03 CWD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG03 CWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 CWD registered?

DG03 CWD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is DG03 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 CWD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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