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BF03 WGA

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,612 mi
Last recorded179,612 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 179,612 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 179,612 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 177,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 173,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 169,710 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 161,291 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 157,722 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 149,485 miles

Exhaust joint heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front CV boot clip loose but holding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 139,557 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 129,808 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 129,808 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,513 miles

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 110,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,673 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2014 98,557 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,124 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,420 miles

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,992 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 63,931 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,042 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 56,964 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 50,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 45,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 35,932 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 WGA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF03 WGA, 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 WGA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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