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FD03 OMJ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,610 mi
Last recorded166,610 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 OMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 166,610 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 154,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Oct 2011 147,043 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 17 Oct 2011 147,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Sep 2010 141,883 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front strut top bearings becoming rough

nearside rear tyre feathred

rear indicators fading

screen swept area damaged,less than 40mm

Fail 24 Sep 2010 141,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

front strut top bearings becoming rough

rear indicators fading

rear tyres feathering inner edges, nearside also worn low outer edge

screen swept area damaged,less than 40mm

Pass 30 Sep 2009 131,967 miles

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

judder front brakes-becoming excessive

Fail 29 Sep 2009 131,967 miles

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

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

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

judder front brakes-becoming excessive

Pass 27 May 2008 117,765 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 May 2008 117,765 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2007 107,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2007 107,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

nearside rear inner forward radius arm bush de-bonding †nail in offside rear tyre †nearside rear brake pads worn low †front brake application becoming un even

Pass 4 May 2006 85,203 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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FD03 OMJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD03 OMJ, 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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FD03 OMJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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