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FH03 FBN

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,000 mi
Last recorded72,000 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 FBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,000 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 72,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,094 miles

N/S/R brake disc slight warpage.

O/S rear inner tail light inoperative.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 67,058 miles

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

N/S/R brake disc slight warpage.

O/S rear inner tail light inoperative.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,513 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 62,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine MIL illuminated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,700 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,658 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 47,537 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,591 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,897 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,136 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 FBN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FH03 FBN, 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 FH03 FBN registered?

FH03 FBN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FH03 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 FBN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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