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DG03 MFN

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,448 mi
Last recorded76,448 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,448 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,843 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,102 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,494 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 49,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s rear tyres has slight cracks

n/s front tyre has slight cracks

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,241 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 48,241 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,683 miles

front Bumper cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2010 46,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,771 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,432 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,997 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 26,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,992 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 MFN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN registered?

DG03 MFN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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