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DIG 6157

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

37,892 mi
Last recorded37,892 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 6157
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 37,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 37,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 36,024 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 34,686 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 33,462 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 33,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 31,440 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,932 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 29,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 27,628 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 25,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 24,013 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate heavily corroded

certain all brake pads seized in housings

Fail 14 Sep 2017 24,013 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear brake backplate heavily corroded

Offside Outer tail lamp inoperative

certain all brake pads seized in housings

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 23,915 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,800 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,697 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,244 miles

slight oil leak, g/box cooler pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,174 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking slightly due to age.

Offside front tyre cracking slightly due to age.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,616 miles

all four tyres are original and perishing

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2010 21,612 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

all four tyres are original and perishing

metal brake pipes corroding

offside wiper blade split

suspect front brake pads seized in housings

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,993 miles

corrosion on all metal brake pipes and flexi ferrules

slight oil leak from auto gearbox cooler pipe

Fail 28 Sep 2009 19,984 miles

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

corrosion on all metal brake pipes and flexi ferrules

slight oil leak from auto gearbox cooler pipe

Fail 25 Sep 2009 19,987 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

corrosion on all metal brake pipes and flexi ferrules

slight oil leak from auto gearbox cooler pipe

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,668 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 18,668 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,997 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,310 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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DIG 6157 is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DIG 6157, 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 DIG 6157 registered?

DIG 6157 is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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