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FL03 FNU

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,539 mi
Last recorded138,539 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 FNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 138,539 miles

cv boots leaking &perished

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 138,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

cv boots leaking &perished

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 137,226 miles

Front both outer cv boots leaking

suspension joints / bushes perished and worn

Fail 15 Dec 2017 137,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front both outer cv boots leaking

suspension joints / bushes perished and worn

Pass 8 Dec 2016 135,987 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 135,987 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 134,514 miles

al brake discs corroded

number plate lamps dim

suspension bushes perished

Pass 19 Dec 2014 133,130 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

number plate lamps dim

slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 18 Dec 2014 133,130 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

number plate lamps dim

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 16 Dec 2013 131,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 123,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 123,394 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 111,552 miles

head lamp wiper arms broke

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension arm bushes becoming unbonded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Dec 2011 111,552 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

head lamp wiper arms broke

rear indicators show white light

rear suspension arm bushes becoming unbonded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2010 99,893 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s/r tyre worn

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2010 99,893 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s/r tyre worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 87,451 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 87,451 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,929 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,165 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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FL03 FNU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL03 FNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL03 FNU registered?

FL03 FNU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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