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BG52 ZWC

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,925 mi
Last recorded151,925 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 151,925 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 151,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 147,397 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 147,397 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 145,098 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 145,098 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing wipers not cleaning . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 143,266 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 143,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 139,919 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 139,919 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 133,612 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 133,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 125,400 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 125,400 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 114,987 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front washer pressure low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Smear on wipers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2012 93,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,483 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,247 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 85,247 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,210 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 76,210 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,667 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,464 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,463 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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BG52 ZWC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG52 ZWC, 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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BG52 ZWC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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