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DV03 XUJ

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,363 mi
Last recorded85,363 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 85,363 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 85,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,598 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

The offside rear tyre outer wall is damaged but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 20 Sep 2017 76,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

The offside rear tyre outer wall is damaged but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,673 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

indicator and wiper switches are slightly loose

offside rear tyre has damage to the outer wall

Fail 19 Sep 2016 67,671 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

indicator and wiper switches are slightly loose

offside rear tyre has damage to the outer wall

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,999 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to a coating of grease

offside rear tyre- outer wall is slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,755 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,248 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,176 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 14,176 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,671 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,450 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 6,009 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 XUJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV03 XUJ, 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 XUJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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