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GD03 DZB

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,523 mi
Last recorded140,523 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 DZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 140,523 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 133,949 miles

Rear nearside and offside side markers faded to white

corrosion to exhaust system

engine MIL light on

Fail 19 Jul 2017 133,949 miles

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

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

Rear nearside and offside side markers faded to white

corrosion to exhaust system

engine MIL light on

Pass 28 Jul 2016 131,491 miles

engine MIL light on

Pass 16 Jul 2015 128,206 miles

engine MIL light on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 124,467 miles

some deterioration to front tyres

Pass 26 Jul 2013 120,515 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 120,515 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 116,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

engine light on

nearside and offside rear end markers not working

nearside front end marker not working

Fail 30 Jul 2012 116,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

engine light on

nearside and offside rear end markers not working

nearside front end marker not working

Pass 29 Jul 2011 113,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 109,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 108,915 miles

some deteration to offside front tyre inner side wall

Pass 1 Aug 2008 107,073 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 104,455 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 104,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 102,224 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 99,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 99,445 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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GD03 DZB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GD03 DZB, 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 GD03 DZB registered?

GD03 DZB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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