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FJ03 WNE

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,951 mi
Last recorded180,951 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WNE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 180,951 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 180,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 175,587 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 167,970 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 167,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 149,705 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 149,702 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,083 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 122,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,221 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S &O/S REAR DISC WORN

Pass 1 Mar 2011 189,175 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 189,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 178,093 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 177,534 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

nearside door mirror broken off and hanging on controll cables

Pass 19 Feb 2009 155,951 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 129,426 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 129,426 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 103,645 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 103,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 74,499 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

rear number plate letters starting to disfigure

Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,499 miles

rear number plate letters starting to disfigure

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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FJ03 WNE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FJ03 WNE, 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 FJ03 WNE registered?

FJ03 WNE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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