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GF03 VKA

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,653 mi
Last recorded105,653 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 VKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 105,653 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,645 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,442 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 94,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 87,016 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2014 87,016 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre exhaust box corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jun 2013 81,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,426 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 63,165 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 56,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 50,190 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 50,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 43,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,321 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 25,196 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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GF03 VKA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF03 VKA, 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 GF03 VKA registered?

GF03 VKA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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