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BD03 EBK

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,106 mi
Last recorded35,106 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 May 2014 35,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,515 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,773 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f & both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Apr 2012 28,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f & both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,762 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 26,762 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,507 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,301 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,368 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,725 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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BD03 EBK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EBK, 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 BD03 EBK registered?

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

Is BD03 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 EBK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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