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FA03 NRK

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,855 mi
Last recorded165,855 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 NRK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 165,855 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 165,855 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 162,008 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 162,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 157,696 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 152,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 144,209 miles

air bag light on

Pass 22 Oct 2010 133,330 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

o/s front top mount noisy but no play detected

Pass 15 Oct 2009 121,406 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 109,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 109,111 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,294 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 81,140 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER SHOULDERS

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 NRK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FA03 NRK, 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 FA03 NRK registered?

FA03 NRK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is FA03 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 NRK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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