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AV03 BVA

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,413 mi
Last recorded133,413 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 133,413 miles

Offside park brake low effort

Fail 8 Sep 2016 133,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside park brake low effort

Pass 6 Mar 2015 126,190 miles

exhaust is excessively corroded

nearside rear discs is showing signs of heat excersion

offside front tyre is wearing on the edges

Fail 6 Mar 2015 126,190 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust is excessively corroded

nearside rear caliper parking brake lever has no travel

nearside rear discs is showing signs of heat excersion

offside front tyre is wearing on the edges

Pass 20 Feb 2014 116,947 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,848 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2012 97,468 miles

195/60/15/v

both headlamp wipers torn

both rear tyres high/low spots & wear on inner edges

front pads getting low/discs showing wear

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2012 97,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

195/60/15/v

both headlamp wipers torn

both rear tyres high/low spots & wear on inner edges

both wiper blades poor condition

front pads getting low/discs showing wear

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,872 miles

front discs are showing signs of wear

front pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2010 76,522 miles

nearside front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 53,580 miles

front brake imbalance just mot legal

rear pads low

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,749 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,428 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AV03 BVA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV03 BVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV03 BVA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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