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FT03 DYD

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,526 mi
Last recorded150,526 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 DYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 150,526 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 150,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 128,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front lower bumper trim insecure

rear brake discs scored and pitted

Fail 14 Sep 2011 128,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front lower bumper trim insecure

offside rear tyre mishaped an irregularly worn.STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT A.S.A.P

rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 115,056 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 17 Sep 2010 115,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 18 Sep 2009 101,567 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 83,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,253 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 68,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,009 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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FT03 DYD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FT03 DYD, 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 FT03 DYD registered?

FT03 DYD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FT03 DYD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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