MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes heavily corroded ()
Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer bulb inoperative (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. Advise replacement now (4.1.E.1)
Nearside day running light inoperative
Nearside dip headlight bulb intermittant operation. Appears to be poor bulb contacts
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Outer sill covers and inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills and chassis rails (2.4.A.3)
exhaust centre box corroded
just passed emissions test
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes heavily corroded ()
Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer bulb inoperative (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. Advise replacement now (4.1.E.1)
Nearside day running light inoperative
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Outer sill covers and inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills and chassis rails (2.4.A.3)
exhaust centre box corroded
just passed emissions test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
exhaust centre pipe to back box flange very heavily corroded
exhaust system corroding
general underbody corrosion to floorpan and rear chassis rails
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
undertrays and plastic outer sill covers
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working day running light ( dual use bulb) (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working position light with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
exhaust centre pipe to back box flange very heavily corroded
exhaust system corroding
general underbody corrosion to floorpan and rear chassis rails
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
undertrays and plastic outer sill covers
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 of 2 n/s/r side lights inop
1 of 2 o/s/r side lights inop
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BC03 FUG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 BC03 FUG, 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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BC03 FUG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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