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FE03 VVN

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

83,863 mi
Last recorded83,863 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 83,863 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 83,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 79,712 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 79,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 76,201 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 76,165 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,535 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 69,263 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 65,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,309 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 63,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,496 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 61,496 miles

Position lamp not working Both rear outer ones not operating (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Caliper Has Slight Bind

Fail 6 Jun 2017 60,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Caliper Has Slight Bind

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,932 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 58,932 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,464 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 55,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres cracking on inner wall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 49,590 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,156 miles

both front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorated and crack

nearside front Front outer constant velocity joint gaiter has a cut and starting to deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

strong advice both rear tyre starting to crack on all side of the tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2011 41,288 miles

Both rear stay arm bushes slightly perished

osf brake flexi slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,848 miles

nearside tyre starting to perish

rear trailing link bushes starting to wear

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,126 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,229 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,191 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,454 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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FE03 VVN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 FE03 VVN, 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 FE03 VVN registered?

FE03 VVN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FE03 VVN shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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