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DV52 WDY

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,748 mi
Last recorded172,748 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 WDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 172,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 172,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 158,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 158,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 154,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 148,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 147,681 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 suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 139,538 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 139,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 133,082 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2013 129,398 miles

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

headlamp wipers in poor condition

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 129,229 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp wipers in poor condition

rear brakes very noisy

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 124,729 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust system rear section & joints corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside & offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside & offside front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside & offside rear anti roll bar linkage bush & ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear wiper badly split

Squeaking noise from belts

Fail 27 Sep 2012 124,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust system rear section & joints corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside & offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside & offside front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside & offside rear anti roll bar linkage bush & ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear wiper badly split

Squeaking noise from belts

Pass 21 Oct 2011 111,157 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 111,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 103,513 miles

offside front outer tyre wall cut

Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,388 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 98,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front outer tyre wall cut, nearside rear side marker inop

Pass 31 Oct 2008 89,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 80,598 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 80,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 64,759 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 52,335 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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DV52 WDY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DV52 WDY, 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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DV52 WDY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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