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BC03 NYZ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,599 mi
Last recorded143,599 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 NYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 143,599 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

3. Rear brake pads wearing low. 4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 143,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

3. Rear brake pads wearing low. 4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 138,401 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 138,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 130,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 4 Jan 2013 130,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2012 119,916 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 113,715 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 113,715 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2010 103,836 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 20 May 2009 86,956 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 86,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,007 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 80,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,283 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,348 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 54,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BC03 NYZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC03 NYZ, 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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BC03 NYZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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