MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing inner edge
n/s/r brake pipe corroding
n/s/r lower control arm outer bush separating
o/s/r handbrake cable corroding
perishing to o/s/r drop link bush + dust cover
possible slight n/s/f track rod end and ball joint play
slight o/s/f brake judder
some play in o/s/f steering rod
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
engine management light on
front tyres wearing inner edge
n/s/r brake pipe corroding
n/s/r lower control arm outer bush separating
o/s/r handbrake cable corroding
perishing to o/s/r drop link bush + dust cover
possible slight n/s/f track rod end and ball joint play
rear outer side lights not working
slight o/s/f brake judder
some play in o/s/f steering rod
n/s/r brake pipe just starting to corrode
o/s/r indicator fading colour
slight separating to n/s/r upper control arm bush
some play in o/s/f steering rod - recommend replace
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FB03 DCF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol 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 FB03 DCF, 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 FB03 DCF registered?
FB03 DCF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2003.
Is FB03 DCF safe to buy?
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