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DS03 UXB

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,952 mi
Last recorded101,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 UXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 101,952 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 101,931 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 98,435 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 98,376 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 91,899 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 86,893 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 86,886 miles

Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 78,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on inner edge not to cords (very close) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24kg bind on brake back plate has corrosion /disc worn (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body panel rear quarter corrosion advise (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly on the limit for hand brake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,482 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on this side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 67,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,176 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,280 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,883 miles

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

wipers split but still clear

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,883 miles

wipers split but still clear

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,621 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f wheel tight to turn below 4o nm (brake caliper req)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,867 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 44,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 41,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,483 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,556 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 UXB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UXB, 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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DS03 UXB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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