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FA03 RZK

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,640 mi
Last recorded187,640 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 RZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 187,640 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 187,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 181,657 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak from engine area's

rattle from engine/gearbox area's

Fail 10 Jun 2015 181,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak from engine area's

rattle from engine / gearbox area's

Pass 10 Jun 2014 166,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 156,049 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 142,124 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 136,567 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 136,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 123,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2009 123,835 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2009 123,633 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 114,899 miles

slight deteriation rear no plate

Pass 24 Sep 2007 97,216 miles

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

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 RZK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FA03 RZK, 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 RZK registered?

FA03 RZK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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