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FL03 WVD

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,025 mi
Last recorded148,025 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 WVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2017 148,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 145,426 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side and off side front bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 142,642 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 139,453 miles

both front ball joints rubber boots deteriorating

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

reaqr exhaust flange corroding

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

some fading to nearside front and offside rear indicators

some judder to all footbrakes

some wear/corrosion to discs

some wear/movement to both front suspension ntop mounts

Pass 22 Jul 2013 135,932 miles

both front lower ball joints, rubber boots perishing

some handbrake lever travel

some movement in both front suspension top bushes

some nearside front footbrakes judder

some offside rear footbrake judder

Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,530 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 WVD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD registered?

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

Is FL03 WVD safe to buy?

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