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FH52 OYM

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,121 mi
Last recorded125,121 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 OYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 125,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 122,889 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 121,326 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 121,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,274 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 113,471 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 11,672 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front seat belt fluffing on edge not affecting operation of belt

Fail 5 Mar 2014 111,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front seat belt fluffing on edge not affecting operation of belt

Pass 23 Feb 2013 104,195 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 104,119 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,585 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 95,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 84,502 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,965 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,223 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 61,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,197 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,402 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 33,518 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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FH52 OYM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FH52 OYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH52 OYM?

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What year was FH52 OYM registered?

FH52 OYM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is FH52 OYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 OYM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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