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FG03 NXB

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,507 mi
Last recorded133,507 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 NXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 133,507 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 133,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 130,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 130,269 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 122,578 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 113,232 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 113,232 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 105,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 105,193 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 98,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2014 98,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 90,337 miles

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

O/S/F/AND N/S/F HEAD LAMP CLEANING DISCONNECTED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tank straps corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 90,377 miles

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

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

O/S/F/AND N/S/F HEAD LAMP CLEANING DISCONNECTED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tank straps corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 82,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,432 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,979 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 58,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,660 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,679 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,618 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 NXB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NXB, 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 NXB registered?

FG03 NXB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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