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BJ52 UWP

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,161 mi
Last recorded162,161 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 UWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 162,161 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 155,915 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 155,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2013 145,560 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 145,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 135,568 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 125,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 114,767 miles

crack in windscreen and both rear gtyres out off shape

Pass 8 Apr 2009 106,985 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 102,354 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 102,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 78,612 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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BJ52 UWP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ52 UWP, 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 BJ52 UWP registered?

BJ52 UWP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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