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BG03 MHX

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

172,881 mi
Last recorded172,881 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 MHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 172,881 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 172,881 miles

Emissions not tested due to battery unable to be opened (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 159,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet release cable tight in operation

Fail 3 Dec 2018 159,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet release cable tight in operation

Pass 5 Dec 2017 148,484 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 148,483 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested due to burst n/s/f brake flexi pipe (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer rear position side light not working

Offside Rear Outer rear position light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2016 135,309 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 135,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter (2.4.G.2)

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

Front large brake imbalance on front brakes

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 123,559 miles

main steel brake pipe corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2015 123,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking steel pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,388 miles

both rear tyres slight inner edge wear

main steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 104,842 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 104,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 95,451 miles

both front tyres wear

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,115 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 84,115 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear seat/belts not tested due to childs seat fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2010 69,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,519 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 33,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,372 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,037 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 5 Apr 2007 29,037 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 12 Apr 2006 23,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,614 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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BG03 MHX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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