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AP52 BSY

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

225,923 mi
Last recorded225,923 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 BSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 225,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 225,915 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 206,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 201,372 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 195,251 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 189,495 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 185,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 177,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 162,511 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking but not to chords.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 150,966 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 150,966 miles

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

nearside front tyre only has 0.4mm of legal tread remaining

offside front bumper light not working

offside front tyre has 1.4mm of legal tread remaining

Pass 22 Jan 2010 138,514 miles

Hazard switch sightly faulty

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

Nearside rear outer sidelight not working

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Tyres sightly worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2009 127,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front fog light not working

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Jan 2009 127,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front fog light not working

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2008 106,704 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 93,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 75,457 miles

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

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

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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AP52 BSY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP52 BSY, 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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AP52 BSY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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