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DV03 FTU

2003 Volvo 240

Blue Diesel 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,975 mi
Last recorded155,975 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo 24077,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FTU
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 155,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight seepage at power steering bottle

Fail 8 Oct 2014 155,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,262 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 107,164 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,344 miles

front discs corroded and scored

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front anti roll bar link gater split

Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front wishbone front bushes worn

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,059 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 76,059 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front headlamp beams getting obscured

off side rear tyre on 2.5mm

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,178 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 69,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 51,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,241 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,393 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 43,393 miles

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

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

all brake discs marked and scored

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre sidewalls damaged (cut)

very slight play n/s/r link rod

very slight play o/s/f steering arm

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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DV03 FTU is a 2003 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,849cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 77,270 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 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV03 FTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DV03 FTU is a 2003 Volvo 240, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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