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GD03 HFK

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,930 mi
Last recorded196,930 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 HFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 196,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 187,801 miles

Front smear from wipers

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside dip beam image slight diffusion (bulb)

Offside Front slight fraying to seat belt webbing

Offside Rear lamp lens previous repair, slight white light to rear

oil on engine and gear box

Fail 27 Mar 2019 187,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front smear from wipers

Front tyres appear under inflated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside dip beam image slight diffusion (bulb)

Offside Front road spring, fitted incorrectly fouling/rubbing against inner wing

Offside Front slight fraying to seat belt webbing

Offside Rear lamp lens previous repair, slight white light to rear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil on engine and gear box

Pass 31 Jan 2018 181,479 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Jan 2018 181,479 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 174,117 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 174,117 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 162,113 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 162,113 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 150,481 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 150,477 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 126,475 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 98,826 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 95,777 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 89,622 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,513 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,237 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 74,218 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,750 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,563 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 HFK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HFK, 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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GD03 HFK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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