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BK03 UPJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,305 mi
Last recorded136,305 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,305 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 136,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 133,196 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 133,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 128,318 miles

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion, full inspection not possible due to position around fuel tank

Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,280 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and Offside and Nearside rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 118,224 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and Offside and Nearside rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 113,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 108,416 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 108,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 104,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,684 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,157 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 99,157 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,898 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 93,898 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 88,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,134 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,049 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 82,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,217 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 47,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,672 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,972 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 46,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UPJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

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

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