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GD03 NOH

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,014 mi
Last recorded192,014 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 NOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 192,014 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 191,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 173,952 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 173,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 163,339 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 163,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 154,117 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 154,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 146,144 miles

o/s rear parking brake binding slightly.

various fuel pipes corroded.

various other brake pipes and hoses corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 146,144 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear parking brake binding slightly.

various fuel pipes corroded.

various other brake pipes and hoses corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 130,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 114,952 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 109,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 95,937 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 85,053 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 85,053 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,186 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 NOH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GD03 NOH, 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 NOH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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