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EO03 WEK

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

216,089 mi
Last recorded216,089 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 WEK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 216,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wing marker light in op

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

n/s and o/s outer sills covered

Pass 9 Jan 2017 205,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 205,160 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 192,060 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 172,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 172,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 151,203 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 151,203 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 134,885 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 123,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 115,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 103,469 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 94,872 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,872 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2007 85,271 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 85,269 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)

Pass 12 May 2006 58,606 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 58,606 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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EO03 WEK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EO03 WEK, 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 EO03 WEK registered?

EO03 WEK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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