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WM03 LHR

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,382 mi
Last recorded138,382 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 LHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 138,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 134,566 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2017 129,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 119,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filter corroded

offside rear side marker light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 105,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,281 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,300 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 75,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front body lamp not working

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,757 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,099 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,887 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 46,887 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,294 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 29,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,150 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,639 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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WM03 LHR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WM03 LHR, 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 WM03 LHR registered?

WM03 LHR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is WM03 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 LHR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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