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BD03 WRZ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,555 mi
Last recorded166,555 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 WRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2021 166,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 158,540 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 150,493 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 150,493 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 141,300 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,196 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

center pipe to backbox pipe joint has badly corroded bot not blowing or insecure

engine oil is low

exhaust center box has deteriorated but not blowing

n/s/f headlamp has poor light pattern

n/s/f-o/s/f wipers poor cleaning

n/s/r parking brake is not locking slight imbalance

service warning lamp is on at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2014 88,993 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

center pipe to backbox pipe joint has badly corroded bot not blowing or insecure

engine oil is low

exhaust center box has deteriorated but not blowing

n/s/f headlamp has poor light pattern

n/s/f-o/s/f wipers poor cleaning

n/s/r parking brake is not locking slight imbalance

service warning lamp is on at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,504 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,032 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,690 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 44,678 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,659 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,064 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,272 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 WRZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

BD03 WRZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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