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FV03 CSU

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,870 mi
Last recorded128,870 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 CSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 128,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 125,087 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 125,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left ADJUSTED WITH IN TOLLERENCE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 123,825 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 123,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP WASHER FLUID WORKING (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 122,040 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 122,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 119,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,415 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2016 109,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,353 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both fonrt tyres on legal limit need replacement a.s.a.p

exhaust system corroded

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge and on legal limit

play in off side front track rod end

Fail 7 Feb 2014 81,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,256 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,069 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 74,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,634 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,244 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 60,244 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,806 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,979 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 39,661 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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FV03 CSU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV03 CSU, 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 FV03 CSU registered?

FV03 CSU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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