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FH03 FBJ

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,678 mi
Last recorded122,678 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 FBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 122,678 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 122,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 111,942 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 111,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 101,338 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 101,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear torsion bar bushs o/s and n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 91,900 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 19 Jun 2015 85,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn

Fail 16 Jun 2015 85,330 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn

Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,304 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 67,803 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 59,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/side & o/side front tyres worn on edges.

n/side rear tyre has nail in tread.

o/side wiper blade split.

Fail 23 May 2012 59,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/side & o/side front tyres worn on edges.

n/side rear tyre has nail in tread.

o/side wiper blade split.

Fail 26 May 2011 50,531 miles

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

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

o/side rear outer position light not operating.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 26 May 2011 50,531 miles

o/side rear outer position light not operating.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,487 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 32,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,230 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,732 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,718 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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FH03 FBJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH03 FBJ, 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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FH03 FBJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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