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FH03 NFE

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,208 mi
Last recorded126,208 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 NFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 126,208 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,540 miles

Nearside Front drop link fouling subframe

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 bud (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 116,535 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front drop link fouling subframe

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 bud (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,435 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,435 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,029 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2017 82,029 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 71,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,806 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,618 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,480 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,014 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,137 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 NFE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

FH03 NFE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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