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BC03 NZF

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,194 mi
Last recorded168,194 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 168,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front suspension top mounts deteriorating

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 22 Jul 2019 155,790 miles

corrosion on rear discs

damage on nearside windscreen

front anti roll bar linkage gaiters deteriorated

front pads wearing low

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

Fail 22 Jul 2019 155,790 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion on rear discs

damage on nearside windscreen

front anti roll bar linkage gaiters deteriorated

front pads wearing low

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2018 146,266 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 21 Aug 2018 146,266 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

front tyres wearing low and perished

Pass 1 Aug 2017 142,792 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged

rear brakes in poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2017 142,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,635 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 130,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 115,828 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 105,066 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front fog lamp damaged

n/s lamp damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,066 miles

n/s front fog lamp damaged

n/s lamp damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on

offside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,607 miles

nearside front fog lamp smashed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in nearside headlight

Fail 15 Aug 2011 80,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in nearside headlight

nearside front fog lamp smashed

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,233 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,320 miles

srs light on

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,886 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 33,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,354 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 NZF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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