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BD03 WRW

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,815 mi
Last recorded174,815 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 WRW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 174,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 165,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2017 152,495 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 152,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyres perished and n/s/f and n/s/r tyre has damage to outer walls

Pass 16 Apr 2015 130,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 126,041 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 116,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front nearside strut top mount slightly stiff in operation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2012 116,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front nearside strut top mount slightly stiff in operation

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Nov 2011 105,911 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2011 105,911 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front outline marker not working

Fail 29 Nov 2010 89,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine light on

nearside front outline marker not working

Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,131 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 69,820 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 69,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,043 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 46,335 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,667 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 WRW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

BD03 WRW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is BD03 WRW safe to buy?

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