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DN52 AEU

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,090 mi
Last recorded147,090 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 AEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 147,090 miles

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

no n/s/f fog light

Fail 9 Feb 2017 147,080 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

no n/s/f fog light

Pass 9 Feb 2016 136,994 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 129,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 119,295 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 111,741 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 7 Feb 2013 111,740 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 9 Feb 2012 102,301 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,768 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

age cracking on rear suspension bushes

crack in n/s door mirror

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Feb 2011 93,767 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

age cracking on rear suspension bushes

crack in n/s door mirror

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

age cracking on rear suspension bushes

dampness around pas rack

Fail 11 Feb 2010 85,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

age cracking on rear suspension bushes

dampness around pas rack

Fail 6 Mar 2009 78,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

fuel fillter poorly surported

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 78,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

fuel fillter poorly surported

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,584 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 71,584 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 64,450 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 64,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,793 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

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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DN52 AEU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN52 AEU, 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 DN52 AEU registered?

DN52 AEU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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