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FJ03 XMM

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,215 mi
Last recorded125,215 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XMM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 125,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 115,713 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 107,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,882 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2013 92,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,608 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 86,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,495 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,276 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 72,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,861 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,202 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 66,202 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,525 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,748 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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FJ03 XMM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FJ03 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

FJ03 XMM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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