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ET03 VFK

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,102 mi
Last recorded135,102 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 135,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear spring slightly rubbing on shock absorber

Fail 6 Dec 2021 135,101 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 134,524 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 133,735 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 133,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 125,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 119,667 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 119,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 114,483 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 114,483 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 102,519 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,873 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,337 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,606 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 72,307 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,041 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,478 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 57,478 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,567 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 VFK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

ET03 VFK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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