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FH03 FBK

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,857 mi
Last recorded100,857 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 FBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,857 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 91,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,415 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 72,704 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both n/s tyres have side wall damage

Pass 8 May 2012 72,704 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both n/s tyres have side wall damage

Pass 19 May 2011 63,117 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 63,114 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,821 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 53,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,398 miles

front brake imbalance close to limit at 21%

n/s/f & n/s/r amber side markers inop

Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,285 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 3 Jul 2007 32,685 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 32,552 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,463 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)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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FH03 FBK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH03 FBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH03 FBK registered?

FH03 FBK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FH03 FBK safe to buy?

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