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BK03 OSC

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,654 mi
Last recorded123,654 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 123,654 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 123,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,523 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 115,457 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 101,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,747 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 78,791 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,980 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2012 64,980 miles

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

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

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 3 May 2011 60,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

airbag/service warning lights displayed

nsr inner sidelight/osr outer sidelight not working

outer sill covers fitted

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,867 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 37,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 300,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 22,879 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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BK03 OSC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK03 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

BK03 OSC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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