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BD03 LDF

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,844 mi
Last recorded92,844 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,844 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 92,844 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 91,550 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,137 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 90,136 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 88,478 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 24 Nov 2017 88,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,160 miles

exhaust pipe buckled

Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,499 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 80,499 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

195/60-15

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,707 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 75,707 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 69,592 miles

nearside rear brake has slight bind.

offside front wiper rubber starting to split.

offside rear brake has slight bind.

rear exhaust pipe joint heavily corroded but not blowing.

Fail 16 Nov 2013 69,592 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake has slight bind.

offside front wiper rubber starting to split.

offside rear brake has slight bind.

rear exhaust pipe joint heavily corroded but not blowing.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,276 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust tail pipe is slighty corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,519 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 62,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,560 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,290 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 42,669 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,911 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,691 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 LDF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF registered?

BD03 LDF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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