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BK03 UPA

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,859 mi
Last recorded103,859 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 103,859 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 103,848 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,932 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 91,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,584 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,792 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,417 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,827 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 36,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,120 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 UPA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

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

Is BK03 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 UPA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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