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BB02 BJB

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,001 mi
Last recorded115,001 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB02 BJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp not working

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 111,852 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 111,852 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 106,926 miles

FUEL CAP -SEALING RING BADLY CRACKED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 106,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT UNION (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle WINTER TYPE (4.1.A.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT UNION ( OVER TANK ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FUEL CAP -SEALING RING BADLY CRACKED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 102,791 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 8 Jul 2016 102,791 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,585 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 94,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

summer tyre fitted to osr[winter tyres fitted to other wheels]

Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

summer tyre fitted to osr[winter tyres fitted to other wheels]

Pass 16 Mar 2013 81,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

side skirts fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,109 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

vehicle fitted with 3 winter tyres and 1 summer tyre. It is not adviseable to mix winter and summer tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,109 miles

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

vehicle fitted with 3 winter tyres and 1 summer tyre. It is not adviseable to mix winter and summer tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,593 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,825 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 45,825 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 32,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,065 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,242 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,927 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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BB02 BJB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BB02 BJB, 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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BB02 BJB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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