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DG03 FDY

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,121 mi
Last recorded180,121 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 180,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 177,260 miles

Hazard warning switch working but faulty

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 177,260 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working on bumper (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 172,513 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 171,174 miles

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

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

nearside front & offside rear brake disc's very rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2015 168,639 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 161,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s lights slightly discoloured

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 161,778 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s lights slightly discoloured

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 148,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 140,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 127,873 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 113,092 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 102,401 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 91,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 91,011 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,483 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 66,795 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 48,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FDY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FDY, 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 DG03 FDY registered?

DG03 FDY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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