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WK03 HWY

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,337 mi
Last recorded127,337 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 HWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 127,337 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 127,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,783 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

battery loose but secure

offside lower ball joint boot clip slightly missplaced but secure

Fail 15 Aug 2014 112,583 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

battery loose but secure

offside lower ball joint boot clip slightly missplaced but secure

Pass 17 Sep 2013 1,468 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 98,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 90,255 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 77,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil level low - near min level.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,740 miles

front brake discs - getting low

Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

front brake discs - getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,615 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,122 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,318 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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WK03 HWY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol 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 WK03 HWY, 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 WK03 HWY registered?

WK03 HWY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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