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DY03 MHF

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,127 mi
Last recorded191,127 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 191,127 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 168,536 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 142,957 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 142,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 121,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 113,189 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

offside rear upper control arm inner bush starting to seperate

rear exhaust flange corroding

slight judder to front and rear footbrakes

surface corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 1 Jun 2012 107,476 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 101,450 miles

both rear upper control arm inner bushes getting weak (recommend replace)

exhaust rear flange joint corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 101,248 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear upper control arm inner bushes getting weak (recommend replace)

exhaust rear flange joint corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 95,863 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes weakening

exhaust rear flange joint corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 89,950 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

Fail 8 May 2009 89,950 miles

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

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

Pass 13 May 2008 84,851 miles

rear lower outer control arm bushes separating slightly

wear to front brake discs

Fail 6 May 2008 84,804 miles

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

wear to front brake discs

rear lower outer control arm bushes separating slightly

Pass 9 May 2007 78,826 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 72,896 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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DY03 MHF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY03 MHF, 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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What year was DY03 MHF registered?

DY03 MHF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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