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BJ03 ZYW

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,304 mi
Last recorded63,304 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 62,726 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,013 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 61,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,354 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 60,889 miles

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

Exhaust flange joint corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 58,600 miles

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

Exhaust flange joint corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 58,600 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust flange joint corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,842 miles

Exhaust corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both sides rear tyres perrished and out of shape,worn to legal limit

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,575 miles

Both sides rear tyres perrished and out of shape

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,708 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished and out of shape

front brake discs poor

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,495 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre age cracks in sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,998 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,733 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,215 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 36,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,915 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,247 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 28,197 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,019 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 24,019 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,711 miles

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

advise handbrake high still has reserve travel

advise rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2006 15,132 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 ZYW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYW, 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 BJ03 ZYW registered?

BJ03 ZYW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 ZYW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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