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FX03 WFK

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,074 mi
Last recorded64,074 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 WFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 64,074 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 64,074 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,650 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 54,650 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,817 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 47,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 26,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front wiperblade deteriorated but still clearing screen

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front wiperblade deteriorated but still clearing screen

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,377 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,386 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,915 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,712 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 18,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,175 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,724 miles

o/s/f under tray loose

retaining clip missing from o/s/r brake flexi hose

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 WFK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WFK, 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 WFK registered?

FX03 WFK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FX03 WFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 WFK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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