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FX03 UZM

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,236 mi
Last recorded173,236 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 UZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 173,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s & O/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Floor strengthener starting to collapse

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

Rear N/s & O/s link rods, mountings corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 173,236 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s & O/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Floor strengthener starting to collapse

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

Rear N/s & O/s link rods, mountings corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 167,359 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 167,354 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 163,085 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 163,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose insecure Main and breather (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges ABS wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 152,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar link bushes split.

Offside Front Corrosion around engine mounting

Offside Rear Reverse lamp inop

Fail 6 Mar 2019 152,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar link bushes split.

Offside Front Corrosion around engine mounting

Offside Rear Reverse lamp inop

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 145,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 137,321 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rear exhaust flange corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 129,411 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 121,713 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 121,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 115,714 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2014 115,707 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 107,420 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,118 miles

rear disc pads low?

Fail 7 Mar 2011 82,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear disc pads low?

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,171 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,048 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,366 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 33,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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FX03 UZM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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