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BG03 PYB

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

134,280 mi
Last recorded134,280 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 134,280 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 133,843 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 133,182 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 132,253 miles

steering slightly stiff lock to lock check

Pass 5 Jun 2020 131,469 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 130,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 129,217 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,893 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 127,888 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort all (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 125,867 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 124,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 122,614 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 120,045 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 115,644 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 106,430 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 95,408 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 85,236 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel eill require attention in near future

Pass 10 May 2007 75,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 58,119 miles

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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BG03 PYB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 PYB registered?

BG03 PYB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is BG03 PYB safe to buy?

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