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FL03 CVS

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,288 mi
Last recorded148,288 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 CVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 148,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 145,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 18 Mar 2013 134,761 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 134,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 127,023 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 127,023 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 122,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

brake pipes c orroding

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Mar 2011 122,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

brake pipes c orroding

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2010 113,333 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

nail in offside front tyre

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2010 113,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake pipes corroding

nail in offside front tyre

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 105,929 miles

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

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Mar 2009 105,804 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,155 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 98,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine under tray deteriorating

noted engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2007 90,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside headlight cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,348 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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FL03 CVS is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FL03 CVS, 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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FL03 CVS is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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