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BJ03 XOP

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,395 mi
Last recorded131,395 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XOP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 131,395 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 120,964 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 120,920 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 110,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 101,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,127 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,314 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 98,300 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,058 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Offside & Nearside tyres has cracks

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,606 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S vehicle marker lights discoloured

N/S/R tyre has cracks in the outer & inner walls

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

O/S/R tyre has cracks in the outer wall

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S vehicle marker lights discoloured

N/S/R tyre has cracks in the outer & inner walls

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

O/S/R tyre has cracks in the outer wall

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 85,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R & O/S/R tyre walls cracked

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

Nearside vehicle marker lights discoloured

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

head lamp wipers damaged

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2013 85,583 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R & O/S/R tyre walls cracked

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

Nearside vehicle marker lights discoloured

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

head lamp wipers damaged

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,710 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,996 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 73,145 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,465 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BJ03 XOP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 XOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ03 XOP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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