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FD03 VBV

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,317 mi
Last recorded115,317 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 115,317 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking

Offside Front Upper strut top mount bearing stiff

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner and floor wells (2.4.A.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,303 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 104,303 miles

Nearside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,518 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front top strut mounts bearings stiff

n/s/f brake flex hose missing securing horse shoe clip on strut , may rub or get damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2013 88,539 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r brake slightly sticking

Pass 20 Nov 2012 85,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 81,354 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,765 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper slightly worn

signs on o/s/f inner wing of light tyre contact (rubbing ) but none at time of test on lock to lock check

Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,472 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2007 59,779 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,779 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,982 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 42,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/R outer side light not working

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 VBV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBV, 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 FD03 VBV registered?

FD03 VBV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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