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FG03 EFN

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,142 mi
Last recorded135,142 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 EFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 135,142 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty not always switching off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 125,953 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight bind at wheel

brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 116,258 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 116,258 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 107,512 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 106,452 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL on pre (01/07/2003).

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 106,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine MIL on pre (01/07/2003).

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 106,158 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,566 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2018 97,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,180 miles

rear tyres perished

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

windscreen damaged but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,926 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,343 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 74,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,232 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,232 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,115 miles

nearside mirror ?

offside disc scord

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,038 miles

wear to front brake pads

wear to front tyres on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,856 miles

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

slight restriction on nearside rear calliper

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,614 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,432 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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FG03 EFN is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,672 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 FG03 EFN, 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 26 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG03 EFN is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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