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FE03 WEC

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,575 mi
Last recorded133,575 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 WEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 133,575 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 133,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 127,410 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 126,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 121,587 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 121,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 115,436 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 115,436 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 109,734 miles

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 18 Sep 2012 109,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 28 Sep 2011 103,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 95,934 miles

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

both wipers slightly split but clear screen effectivly

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,865 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,458 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 75,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,969 miles

nsr tyre has objects in tread possable puncture

osf tyre has cracking to tyre wall , possable leaking of air

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,736 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,510 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 41,510 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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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FE03 WEC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FE03 WEC, 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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FE03 WEC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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