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FL03 WUW

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 WUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,003 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s wishbone deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2017 115,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s wishbone deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 110,320 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

rear chassis legs rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2015 102,139 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 102,121 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 95,943 miles

advised exhaust flange corroded

advised front to rear brake pipes started to corrode

advised sill cover fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2014 95,943 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

advised exhaust flange corroded

advised front to rear brake pipes started to corrode

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,665 miles

advised rear exhaust flange corroded

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,031 miles

advised sill cover fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2012 79,031 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,482 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,271 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 62,271 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,948 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,050 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,403 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 WUW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW registered?

FL03 WUW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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