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BK03 UPH

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

172,999 mi
Last recorded172,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 172,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs corroded

Rear pads and discs very low

Pass 13 Jun 2024 168,478 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 168,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 157,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 149,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 146,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot minor split small end

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

both number plates deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2021 146,646 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot minor split small end

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

both number plates deteriorated

handbrake travel has little reserve

Pass 17 Jun 2020 143,899 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 143,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 136,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,210 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 116,210 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,257 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,571 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 82,571 miles

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 insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,815 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 68,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,972 miles

Nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,465 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 44,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 33,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,880 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,007 miles

surface corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 27 Jun 2009 17,691 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2008 14,985 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,681 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 9,226 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 UPH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UPH, 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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BK03 UPH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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