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DV03 XUC

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,010 mi
Last recorded146,010 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 146,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/ c.v boot damp grease

Pass 14 May 2013 131,690 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut and damaged

Fail 14 May 2013 131,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut and damaged

Pass 25 May 2012 122,437 miles

battery security requires attension secured temporary

main stork switch slightly insecure

Fail 25 May 2012 122,437 miles

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

battery security requires attension secured temporary

main stork switch slightly insecure

Pass 25 May 2011 113,716 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 113,716 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 99,433 miles

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

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

n/s/r/ tyre inner edge worn

serv light stay on

Fail 5 Jun 2008 89,406 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres inner edge slight worn

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,406 miles

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

offside front and offside rear tyres inner edge slight worn

Pass 26 May 2007 81,902 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 75,006 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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DV03 XUC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV03 XUC, 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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DV03 XUC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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