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BF03 WKU

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,755 mi
Last recorded116,755 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 116,755 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,921 miles

N/s front fog lamp damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,175 miles

Battery terminals in poor condition

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,782 miles

brake pipes corroding

rear tyres wearing out of shape slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,806 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension lateral arms bushes perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2014 92,806 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear suspension lateral arms bushes perishing

Fail 21 Jun 2013 87,558 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,558 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 81,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT BRAKE DICES IN A POOR CONDICTION

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 62,461 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT BRAKE DICES IN A POOR CONDICTION

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 50,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,763 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,874 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 42,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,388 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 18,854 miles

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

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 WKU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKU, 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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What year was BF03 WKU registered?

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

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