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BF03 WFK

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,899 mi
Last recorded165,899 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 165,899 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Apr 2015 165,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 153,589 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 153,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 139,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,282 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 113,884 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 113,884 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 99,253 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 99,249 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 82,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,022 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 67,020 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 53,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 38,346 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 WFK 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 WFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 WFK registered?

BF03 WFK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BF03 WFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 WFK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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