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BF03 WJA

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,600 mi
Last recorded168,600 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WJA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 168,600 miles

Engine management light displayed

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt insecurely fastened with adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output repaired with red tape (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

flash phase on main beam switch does not work

fuel cap seal deteriorating

fuel filter and pipes have slight corrosion

headlamp beam image patterns slightly incorrect

indicator and wiper switch slightly insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2017 168,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine management light displayed

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt insecurely fastened with adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output repaired with red tape (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

flash phase on main beam switch does not work

fuel cap seal deteriorating

fuel filter and pipes have slight corrosion

headlamp beam image patterns slightly incorrect

indicator and wiper switch slightly insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2016 160,929 miles

exhaust system corroded join for back box

Pass 14 Aug 2014 154,725 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen. 3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 154,477 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

3 slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2013 142,726 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 133,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 123,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 108,364 miles

Both front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

hole in N/s/f head light

Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,592 miles

crack in n/s/f head light

Fail 27 Mar 2009 92,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Crack in n/s/f headlight lens

Pass 27 Mar 2008 76,053 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,481 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BF03 WJA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 WJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF03 WJA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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