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BK03 OSL

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,188 mi
Last recorded157,188 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 157,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 157,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 153,097 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 153,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both wiper not working (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 148,283 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 137,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 122,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 111,670 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 111,670 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 101,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 97,383 miles

advice rear discs rusted and worn

Fail 13 Jan 2012 97,383 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

advice rear discs rusted and worn

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,416 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,829 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 76,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,818 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,574 miles

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

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 OSL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

BK03 OSL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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