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BD03 EAP

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,391 mi
Last recorded158,391 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 158,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 156,478 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 153,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 150,401 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 150,401 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 144,388 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 132,262 miles

o/side rear tyre puntured.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 132,223 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

o/side rear tyre puntured.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 126,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2012 126,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 119,910 miles

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

advanced to borderline deterioration in nearside front brake hose

damage to nearside front fog lamp glass

deterioration in nearside rear tyre

deterioration in offside rear upper transverse suspension tie bar inner bush

front number plate in very poor condition

rear brake pads worn low

slight corrosion in rear brake discs

Fail 21 Apr 2011 119,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

advanced to borderline deterioration in nearside front brake hose

damage to nearside front fog lamp glass

deterioration in offside rear upper transverse suspension tie bar inner bush

front number plate in very poor condition

rear brake pads worn low

slight corrosion in rear brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2010 117,115 miles

front number plate in poor condition

offside front tyre worn low

rear brake pads worn low & rear discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2010 117,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate in poor condition

offside front tyre worn low

rear brake pads worn low & rear discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2009 112,840 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 100,734 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 100,577 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,197 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,836 miles

maximum permissable damage to windscreen

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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BD03 EAP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD03 EAP, 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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BD03 EAP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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