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BF03 XDB

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,050 mi
Last recorded87,050 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XDB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,050 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 87,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,340 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,321 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,682 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,345 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,991 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,137 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,419 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,861 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,179 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 XDB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

BF03 XDB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 XDB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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