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BF03 WJE

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,995 mi
Last recorded159,995 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2013 159,995 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 139,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 110,268 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 105,346 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 97,818 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 80,751 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 61,816 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 WJE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 WJE registered?

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

Is BF03 WJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 WJE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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