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FH03 NDX

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

192,758 mi
Last recorded192,758 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 NDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 192,758 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 182,496 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 182,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 171,260 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 171,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 160,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 160,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 149,427 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 149,427 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 136,885 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 136,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 130,484 miles

front tyres perishing,middle and rear exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2012 125,944 miles

o/s front side marker light not working and rear o/s one is white

Fail 16 Jul 2012 125,944 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s front side marker light not working and rear o/s one is white

Pass 19 May 2011 117,883 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 117,883 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 108,754 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 108,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 100,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 May 2009 100,891 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2008 89,460 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2008 89,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2007 78,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 60,514 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 NDX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NDX, 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 NDX registered?

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

Is FH03 NDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 NDX shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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