MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (all) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
covers on sills
injector seal leaking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (all) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
covers on sills
injector seal leaking
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower pin bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing engine mount area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower pin bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split losing greese/oil (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread area distorted {flat spot} 2055016 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower pin bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing engine mount area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower pin bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel pipes are corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel pipes are corroded
Front position lamp(s) not working Both front (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
all tyres wearing close to legal limit
all tyres wearing close to legal limit
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ03 XOW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BJ03 XOW, 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 XOW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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