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FV03 XJY

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,619 mi
Last recorded89,619 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 XJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2019 89,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

knock / rattle rear suspension

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tape repair (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trims and covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 77,169 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tape repair (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 70,276 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (Rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (Rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 67,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 66,341 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 66,341 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,453 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,254 miles

both sides rear brake disc's slightly corroded

both sides rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,771 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,483 miles

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,638 miles

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

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Jun 2009 54,637 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 28,480 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)

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 XJY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

FV03 XJY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 XJY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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