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BD03 WPZ

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,002 mi
Last recorded155,002 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 WPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 155,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 150,841 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 150,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Vertical link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 147,245 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 147,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 143,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 138,580 miles

METERED SMOKE TEST ON EMISSIONS JUST WITHIN LIMITS

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

OIL LEAK FROM TURBO ON ENGINE

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 138,580 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)

Offside 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)

METERED SMOKE TEST ON EMISSIONS JUST WITHIN LIMITS

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

OIL LEAK FROM TURBO ON ENGINE

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 135,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,345 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 109,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,525 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 88,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,452 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,857 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 46,857 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,657 miles

slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,579 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 WPZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WPZ, 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 WPZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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