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EA03 RWX

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

226,071 mi
Last recorded226,071 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 RWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 226,071 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 219,233 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 208,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise offside rear tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 194,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 183,113 miles

rear axle bushes are week

Fail 4 Mar 2010 183,113 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear axle bushes are week

rear tyres are scrubbing the inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 168,724 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 143,723 miles

front to rear brake pipes pitting

Pass 7 Feb 2007 118,549 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 93,830 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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EA03 RWX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA03 RWX, 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 EA03 RWX registered?

EA03 RWX is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is EA03 RWX safe to buy?

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