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BL03 FRV

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,957 mi
Last recorded91,957 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,957 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 91,957 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 91,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,074 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,193 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 60,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 59,299 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 59,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,223 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 55,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,334 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2010 52,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2009 47,978 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 47,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2008 41,823 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 41,823 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2007 35,690 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 35,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 28,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FRV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FRV, 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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BL03 FRV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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