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BG03 JWL

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

152,182 mi
Last recorded152,182 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 152,182 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 152,182 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 146,797 miles

Nearside door mirror lense missing

Offside Front brake slightly binding may require attention soon

Rear service brake requirements only met may require attention soon

Fail 28 Nov 2016 146,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced badly cracked/wet inside (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly torn (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror lense missing

Offside Front brake slightly binding may require attention soon

Rear service brake requirements only met may require attention soon

Pass 7 Mar 2014 140,145 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 140,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 136,935 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 136,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 129,083 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 129,083 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 123,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 123,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 108,031 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 108,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 81,889 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 81,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,179 miles

fromt number plate fayded

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 56,179 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fromt number plate fayded

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,098 miles

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

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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BG03 JWL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG03 JWL, 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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BG03 JWL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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