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FE03 WEP

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

175,756 mi
Last recorded175,756 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 WEP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 175,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 175,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general rust underneath

Pass 14 May 2020 174,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 174,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 173,489 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 172,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 171,067 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 168,411 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 165,159 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 160,539 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 157,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 151,062 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear discs

Pass 13 Feb 2010 142,463 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2009 132,101 miles

reccomend replace both front tyres worn heavily on edges 205/50/16

Pass 11 Feb 2008 126,023 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake travel becoming high

Pass 12 Mar 2007 112,073 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 111,831 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 80,085 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 80,085 miles

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

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

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 WEP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

FE03 WEP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is FE03 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 WEP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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