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FA03 EYU

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,037 mi
Last recorded86,037 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,037 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,178 miles

n/s and o/s rear stabilizer bushes slightly worn

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge and wall starting to crack

rear discs are worn and pitted

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Nov 2011 61,178 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s rear stabilizer bushes slightly worn

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge and wall starting to crack

rear discs are worn and pitted

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,353 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,353 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,996 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,435 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,332 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,978 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,576 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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FA03 EYU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA03 EYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA03 EYU registered?

FA03 EYU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is FA03 EYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 EYU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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