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BD03 LBJ

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,286 mi
Last recorded100,286 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre section joint corroded (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 100,286 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre section joint corroded (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 93,354 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,515 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,851 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 79,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,685 miles

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

some ovality to front brake discs

Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some ovality to front brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,763 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 46,050 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,021 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 22,113 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,851 miles

n/s/f tyre has a screw in it †

n/s/r tyre has a screw in it

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 LBJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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