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BG03 MGY

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,207 mi
Last recorded211,207 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 211,207 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 211,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 197,215 miles

both rear indicators slightly white o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2009 180,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 180,062 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Dec 2008 163,351 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Dec 2007 149,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 149,933 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 126,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 115,318 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)

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 MGY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG03 MGY, 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 BG03 MGY registered?

BG03 MGY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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