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BG52 ZWM

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,719 mi
Last recorded82,719 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,719 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,539 miles

front bumper & under tray damaged

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2015 69,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front bumper & under tray damaged

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,032 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 65,032 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 61,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,277 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,677 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 56,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Corrosion outer face offside rear brake disc

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,897 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 51,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,452 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,032 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,358 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 37,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,012 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,361 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 ZWM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG52 ZWM, 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 BG52 ZWM registered?

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

Is BG52 ZWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 ZWM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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