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DS03 KMU

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,491 mi
Last recorded163,491 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 KMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 163,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 13 Nov 2017 163,491 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 17 Nov 2016 160,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2015 157,206 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

various parts of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 154,809 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 151,539 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 148,827 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2011 145,792 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 145,792 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 141,854 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 141,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 137,355 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 137,351 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 136,885 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 117,402 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 93,101 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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DS03 KMU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS03 KMU, 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 DS03 KMU registered?

DS03 KMU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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