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FH03 LZT

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,512 mi
Last recorded77,512 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 LZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 77,512 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement crossmember inadequate repair (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,104 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,173 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 67,095 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 63,001 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,778 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 60,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 58,230 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 56,046 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 53,982 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 50,585 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 50,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,940 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 46,878 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 43,442 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 39,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 34,308 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,985 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,979 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,297 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 LZT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

FH03 LZT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for FH03 LZT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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