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BC03 FUE

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,885 mi
Last recorded76,885 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 75,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,188 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,420 miles

both front brake pipes greased

both front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Feb 2017 67,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

both front brake pipes greased

both front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,346 miles

both front brake pipes greased

both front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,326 miles

both front pipes greased

both front to rear pipes greased

Fail 9 Feb 2015 61,326 miles

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

both front pipes greased

both front to rear pipes greased

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,765 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 56,296 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,296 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,663 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,972 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,523 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,095 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,932 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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BC03 FUE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BC03 FUE, 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 BC03 FUE registered?

BC03 FUE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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