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FX03 OFK

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,673 mi
Last recorded137,673 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 137,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 127,541 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 127,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 114,689 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 114,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,355 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,880 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 99,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 92,353 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,410 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,485 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 80,485 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,208 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 73,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,857 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,381 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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FX03 OFK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FX03 OFK, 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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FX03 OFK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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