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FG03 FZT

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,392 mi
Last recorded163,392 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 163,392 miles

Boot not opening

Fail 9 Jun 2011 163,392 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot not opening

N/S wing mirror glass missing

Pass 27 May 2010 145,939 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 27 May 2010 145,939 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2009 128,762 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Jun 2009 128,762 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2008 114,174 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 114,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Jun 2007 96,809 miles

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 18 May 2006 70,314 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 FZT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG03 FZT, 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 FG03 FZT registered?

FG03 FZT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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