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BK03 ORN

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,596 mi
Last recorded84,596 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 ORN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,596 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILTER ()

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 84,595 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES REAR INNER (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILTER ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 81,629 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded AND FUEL FILTER ()

REAR EXHAUST JOINT HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 7 Jun 2018 81,261 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded AND FUEL FILTER ()

REAR EXHAUST JOINT HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 77,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,014 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,699 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 64,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 60,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,090 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,294 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,029 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 44,029 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,788 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 37,788 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,669 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 31,669 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,487 miles

Rear No. plate deteriorating and letters becoming illegible.

Pass 26 May 2006 22,484 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 22,484 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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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BK03 ORN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BK03 ORN, 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 BK03 ORN registered?

BK03 ORN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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