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BG03 PYJ

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,401 mi
Last recorded146,401 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 146,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 140,015 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 67,881 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 129,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 118,757 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 118,745 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 109,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,475 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,849 miles

metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,304 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

complete exhaust corroded

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

off side and near side rear upper and lower radius arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front brake pipes corroded

complete exhaust corroded

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

near side front tyre cut on outer wall and worn on edges

off side and near side rear upper and lower radius arm bushes deteriorated

off side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge and split in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,326 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

both front tyres wearing on edges

center and rear exhaust sections BADLY corroded

near side and off side rear upper and lower radius arm bushes deteriorating

near side rear inner side light not working

off side front brake pads low

partial cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Fail 2 Aug 2013 75,326 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes corroding

both front tyres wearing on edges

center and rear exhaust sections BADLY corroded

near side and off side rear upper and lower radius arm bushes deteriorating

near side rear inner side light not working

off side front brake pads low

partial cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,979 miles

center and rear sections of exhaust corroded

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Fail 25 Jul 2012 68,979 miles

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

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

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

center and rear sections of exhaust corroded

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Fail 10 Aug 2011 65,467 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

center and rear sections of exhaust very rusty

off side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,467 miles

center and rear sections of exhaust very rusty

off side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,890 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,014 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 54,271 miles

offside rear marker lamp innop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads and discs show signs of wear

shallow cracks edge of tread nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,006 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked slightly at edge of tread

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear side marker lamp innop

some wear in front brake discs

Fail 17 Apr 2006 38,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2006 38,973 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 PYJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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