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FV03 FHP

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,372 mi
Last recorded144,372 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 144,372 miles

NSR LIGHT CLUSTER DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Fail 11 Mar 2016 144,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

NSR LIGHT CLUSTER DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 16 Mar 2015 135,032 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 134,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 125,935 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 125,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 115,488 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 115,488 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,966 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 104,966 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure.

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,199 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 91,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,227 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,620 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 35,822 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,822 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 FHP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FV03 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

FV03 FHP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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