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BF03 WFC

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,789 mi
Last recorded235,789 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 235,789 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 235,784 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 229,795 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 229,795 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 218,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 218,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 May 2012 210,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 210,898 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 205,913 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 202,345 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 198,608 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 177,993 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 134,399 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 134,399 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 71,699 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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BF03 WFC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF03 WFC, 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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BF03 WFC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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