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AP03 FKE

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,281 mi
Last recorded168,281 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 168,281 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 168,281 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 163,984 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 157,732 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 157,732 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 150,797 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2016 150,797 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 145,163 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 136,448 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,814 miles

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

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)

fluid on offside rear caliper

Pass 29 Sep 2012 107,252 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 94,590 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 84,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise rear disc s pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside front headlight has small hole

offside rear light lens has small crack

Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,600 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 22 Nov 2008 66,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 18 Jun 2008 62,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both registration plates starting to de-laminate

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,210 miles

both registration plates starting to de-laminate

Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,104 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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AP03 FKE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP03 FKE, 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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AP03 FKE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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