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DG03 VME

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,790 mi
Last recorded182,790 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VME
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 182,790 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 178,129 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 173,850 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General under body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 173,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General under body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 171,395 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 171,395 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack insecure track rod locking nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 165,203 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 165,201 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 158,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 148,622 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 148,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 139,410 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 139,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 130,639 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 120,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 120,841 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 111,554 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 111,554 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2012 101,314 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 92,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,649 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear unable to check.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2009 66,780 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,189 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,363 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 VME is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

DG03 VME is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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