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DU03 NZT

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

215,996 mi
Last recorded215,996 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 NZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 215,996 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 215,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 12 inches of top suspension mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 211,554 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 210,309 miles

Both rear inner sills undersealed

Front to rear brake pipes under sealed

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 207,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 207,217 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 207,001 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 201,282 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 192,588 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 179,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 170,626 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 170,550 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 161,547 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edges.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 161,472 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edges.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 151,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 139,059 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre pressure appears low

Pass 7 Mar 2009 128,795 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 8 Mar 2008 112,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 112,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 91,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2006 69,233 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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DU03 NZT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DU03 NZT, 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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DU03 NZT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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