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BL03 FRJ

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,374 mi
Last recorded137,374 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2013 137,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 137,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,432 miles

Drivers belt scuffed on one outer edge, belt not weakend

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,175 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Mar 2011 92,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,267 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,795 miles

nearside wiper split in ends

offside wiper split on ends

Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,029 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 23,527 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 FRJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRJ, 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 BL03 FRJ registered?

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

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