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FY03 HTC

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,371 mi
Last recorded97,371 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 HTC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 95,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing & splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front strut top stiff

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

Offside Front strut top stiff

Pass 23 May 2018 94,089 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 91,407 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 88,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 85,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 81,894 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 77,607 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,932 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,932 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,571 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 65,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,184 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,571 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,780 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,786 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FY03 HTC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY03 HTC, 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 FY03 HTC registered?

FY03 HTC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FY03 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 HTC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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