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EG03 GMF

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,556 mi
Last recorded137,556 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 GMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 137,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 118,102 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 118,102 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,394 miles

both rear indicator's are faded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 109,394 miles

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

both rear indicator's are faded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 101,847 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs are lipped and worn

Pass 16 May 2016 94,569 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 94,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,229 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 91,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,421 miles

osf lower screen cracked out of mot scope

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,318 miles

osf lower screen cracked out of mot scope

Fail 12 Jul 2013 83,318 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

osf lower screen cracked out of mot scope

Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,415 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,621 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 44,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,638 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,635 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,127 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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EG03 GMF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EG03 GMF, 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 EG03 GMF registered?

EG03 GMF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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