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FL03 CWT

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,386 mi
Last recorded136,386 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 CWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 136,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front fog light not working

service light on

Fail 8 Jun 2020 136,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front fog light not working

service light on

Pass 6 Jun 2019 129,058 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s front fog light not working

service light on

Fail 6 Jun 2019 129,058 miles

Nearside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s front fog light not working

service light on

Pass 5 Jun 2018 120,091 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight play

Offside Front top strut mount has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 120,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous excessively detoriated (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous excessively detoriated (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight play

Offside Front top strut mount has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 111,245 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 110,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 96,488 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,949 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,154 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 68,975 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,975 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,557 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 64,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,394 miles

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

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

rear number plate backing lifting

Fail 22 Mar 2011 57,394 miles

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 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)

rear number plate backing lifting

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,377 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,511 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,098 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,022 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 CWT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FL03 CWT, 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 CWT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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