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FX03 OFY

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,222 mi
Last recorded159,222 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 159,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 159,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear outer side lights inop

Fail 24 Oct 2022 159,168 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre is 21 years old

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 137,748 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 137,748 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,763 miles

both front brake pipes rusty by flex hoses

engine oil leaks

n/s/f fog light not working

poor pattern on n/s headlight

Fail 6 Nov 2020 120,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f fog light not working

poor pattern on n/s headlight

both front brake pipes rusty by flex hoses

engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Oct 2019 120,658 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 120,658 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 120,434 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 120,434 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 120,144 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 119,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 119,065 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 117,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 117,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 114,502 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 111,695 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 108,529 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 102,073 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 98,357 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 94,512 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 88,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 82,563 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 OFY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 FX03 OFY, 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 FX03 OFY registered?

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

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