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WU03 VRW

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,416 mi
Last recorded151,416 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 VRW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 151,416 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 151,413 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 142,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 133,169 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 133,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 124,200 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 124,196 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 114,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 95,373 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 95,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,430 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 65,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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WU03 VRW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WU03 VRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU03 VRW?

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What year was WU03 VRW registered?

WU03 VRW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is WU03 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 VRW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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