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AR03 KFK

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,579 mi
Last recorded93,579 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 KFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 93,579 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2011 82,250 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel filter corroded

windscreen washer warning lamp on

Fail 12 Feb 2011 82,246 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel filter corroded

windscreen washer warning lamp on

Pass 30 Jan 2010 74,320 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f brake discs discolured and rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,510 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 67,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 58,867 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 58,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,654 miles

nearside rear toe-in control arm-outer bush unbonding

nearside rear upper control arm-inner bush unbonding

offside rear toe-in control arm-outer bushes unbonding

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,434 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

nail in tyre

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AR03 KFK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AR03 KFK, 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

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What year was AR03 KFK registered?

AR03 KFK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AR03 KFK safe to buy?

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