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FA03 SFJ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,036 mi
Last recorded117,036 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 SFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear floor pan slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 117,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 109,840 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Corrosion to chassis rails and front and rear cross member

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside front outer CV gaiter split and leaking

Offside headlamp poor beam image

Fail 13 Oct 2016 109,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Corrosion to chassis rails and front and rear cross member

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside front outer CV gaiter split and leaking

Offside headlamp poor beam image

Offside rear indicator faded close to excessive

Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,952 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 101,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,519 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear suspension bushes part worn

Fail 23 Jul 2014 96,517 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear suspension bushes part worn

Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,470 miles

O/S/R road wheel damaded on inside of rim

Radiator showing signs of leaking

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

VVTI hub unit on engine noisey

both rear track arem bushes worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,516 miles

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

o/s wiper is starting to split

rear small tie bar outer bushes are worn

Fail 26 Jul 2012 85,515 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

o/s wiper is starting to split

rear small tie bar outer bushes are worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,984 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 76,984 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,118 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 68,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 58,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,108 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,179 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,687 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 SFJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SFJ, 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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FA03 SFJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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