MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,317 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r brake slightly sticking
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
o/s/r tyre worn
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
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FD03 VBV?
You can check the full history of FD03 VBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FD03 VBV registered?
FD03 VBV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2003.
Is FD03 VBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD03 VBV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FD03 VBV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD03 VBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.