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FX03 OGH

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,767 mi
Last recorded98,767 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,767 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 98,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 92,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,649 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread and wearing on edges

Oil leak engine ()

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Oct 2017 86,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread and wearing on edges

Oil leak engine ()

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Oct 2016 80,639 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,594 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,841 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 69,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,888 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 63,887 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,690 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 60,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,637 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,432 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,663 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,664 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 38,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 28,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,048 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 OGH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OGH, 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 OGH registered?

FX03 OGH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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