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ET03 VFH

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,096 mi
Last recorded132,096 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet release handle missing.but can still be opened

exhaust corroded on all joins

Fail 5 Oct 2020 132,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet release handle missing.but can still be opened

exhaust corroded on all joins

Pass 1 Nov 2019 121,417 miles

Could not check rear seats belts as seats full

Bonnet release handle missing can still open bonnet

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 109,689 miles

Bonnet release handle missing

Both rear brake discs corroded

Clutch pedal still

Headlamp washers not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,784 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 also perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 also perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 95,784 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 also perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 499 bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 also perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,719 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn and starting to get low

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,960 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,246 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 41,242 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,446 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 38,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,163 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,396 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,862 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,369 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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ET03 VFH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ET03 VFH, 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 ET03 VFH registered?

ET03 VFH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 April 2003.

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