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BJ03 XPM

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

192,736 mi
Last recorded192,736 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XPM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 192,736 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 192,733 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to Rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 177,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 166,444 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides on front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 166,439 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured Spring Base (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides on front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 155,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front upper strut mount noisey

both front wheels feel tight when rotated by hand

Fail 16 Feb 2021 155,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front upper strut mount noisey

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wheels feel tight when rotated by hand

Pass 12 Feb 2020 146,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper arm linkage worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 146,615 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail strut top bearing failed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail strut top bearing failed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper arm linkage worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

eml light lit on dash (emissions)

Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,731 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 131,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,705 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,943 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2017 114,943 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2017 114,933 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 110,753 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded/deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 104,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer flange corroding.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,079 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,076 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,312 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,604 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 68,565 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,193 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,952 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,650 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,835 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 XPM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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