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BL03 FPU

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,368 mi
Last recorded118,368 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 118,368 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 115,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 104,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,179 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,669 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,148 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,774 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 64,772 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,137 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,171 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,704 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,823 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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BL03 FPU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BL03 FPU, 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 BL03 FPU registered?

BL03 FPU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BL03 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 FPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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