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FY53 FFN

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,790 mi
Last recorded164,790 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 FFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 164,790 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Handbrake lever has less reserve travel.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 164,778 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp cracked. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Handbrake lever has less reserve travel.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 158,261 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 146,881 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 137,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 126,558 miles

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,382 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 116,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 103,813 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2012 103,813 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,991 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,652 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 75,745 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 75,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 56,608 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,015 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,743 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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FY53 FFN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY53 FFN, 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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FY53 FFN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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