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BJ03 WUU

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,082 mi
Last recorded29,082 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 29,082 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 28,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 28,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 25,590 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 24,729 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,389 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 23,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,106 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,142 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 19,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,085 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 13,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,866 miles

2 nails in driver side rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,172 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,043 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,840 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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BJ03 WUU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ03 WUU, 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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BJ03 WUU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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