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FL03 XAS

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,895 mi
Last recorded104,895 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 XAS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,895 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,246 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 93,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,194 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,555 miles

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

front tyres edge wear

Fail 5 Feb 2015 82,555 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

front tyres edge wear

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre advise replacement cracks in tread pattern

slight leak from power steering n/s

Fail 13 Feb 2014 80,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre advise replacement cracks in tread pattern

slight leak from power steering n/s

Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,878 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 74,878 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,171 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,940 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 50,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,452 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 42,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,669 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 30,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,206 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 15,883 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 XAS is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

FL03 XAS is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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