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EX03 KNU

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,781 mi
Last recorded177,781 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 KNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 177,781 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 177,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 172,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 170,846 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 169,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 164,033 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 164,023 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 160,981 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 160,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 150,697 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,327 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 117,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,499 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 40,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,841 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,069 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,329 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,114 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,587 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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EX03 KNU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX03 KNU, 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 EX03 KNU registered?

EX03 KNU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is EX03 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 KNU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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