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BD52 SZY

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,819 mi
Last recorded95,819 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 SZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,819 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,810 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,640 miles

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

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

Rear Brake discs scabby

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 85,640 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake discs scabby

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,265 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 75,265 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed Bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,730 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 67,730 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 58,032 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,568 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 49,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,301 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 41,300 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,708 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 24,708 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 20,046 miles

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

rear wiperblade split

Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,447 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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BD52 SZY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD52 SZY, 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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BD52 SZY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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