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FC03 KUK

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,539 mi
Last recorded109,539 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 109,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,787 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 108,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,780 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 98,780 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,212 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 80,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

nearside rear outer sidelight not working

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,557 miles

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

nearside rear outer sidelight not working

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,960 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 53,762 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 25 May 2010 53,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 May 2009 47,618 miles

both headlight wiper blades split

nearside rear outer side-light not working

Fail 8 May 2009 47,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both headlight wiper blades split

nearside rear outer side-light not working

Pass 14 May 2008 40,738 miles

front & rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

nearside rear tyre has cracks in the sidewall

Pass 30 May 2007 33,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,740 miles

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

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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FC03 KUK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FC03 KUK, 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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FC03 KUK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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