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BL03 FRK

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,819 mi
Last recorded68,819 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FRK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,819 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 68,807 miles

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

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

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 FRK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BL03 FRK, 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 FRK registered?

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

Is BL03 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 FRK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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