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BD52 TAV

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,301 mi
Last recorded128,301 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 TAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 128,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge wearing and outer side wall perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge wearing an outer side wall perishing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall perishing

battery loose

Fail 2 Feb 2017 128,243 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge wearing and outer side wall perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge wearing an outer side wall perishing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall perishing

battery loose

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 124,097 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam does not stay on (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 118,674 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 118,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 113,363 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 113,363 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 107,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 107,417 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 99,855 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 99,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,626 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 82,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,888 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,052 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 57,278 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 TAV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TAV, 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 BD52 TAV registered?

BD52 TAV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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