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FJ03 YHR

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,984 mi
Last recorded146,984 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 146,984 miles

nsf seat belt light bobbling

osf anti roll bar link boot perished

osf lower ball joint boot perished

slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 27 Feb 2018 137,703 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 133,750 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 128,759 miles

front number plate slight deteriated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 123,934 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 118,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 113,349 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 105,645 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 105,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 85,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,919 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,169 miles

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

front brake imbalance on 25%

Fail 25 Feb 2008 62,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake imbalance on 25%

Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,219 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,431 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 YHR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FJ03 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

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

Is FJ03 YHR safe to buy?

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