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BK03 UOW

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,161 mi
Last recorded146,161 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UOW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 146,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 139,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 121,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 114,454 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 107,584 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,569 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,139 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,139 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,967 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,263 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc has scored mark.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,576 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,730 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 28,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,712 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,951 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 19,951 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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)

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BK03 UOW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK03 UOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 UOW registered?

BK03 UOW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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