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FL03 OPA

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,673 mi
Last recorded103,673 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 OPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 103,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,707 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,924 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,356 miles

Offside Rear tyre has inner edge wear

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,454 miles

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,246 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 86,923 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 81,871 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,772 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,851 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,064 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,902 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,890 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 36,890 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 23,220 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 23,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OPA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL03 OPA, 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 FL03 OPA registered?

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

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