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BK03 WFA

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,261 mi
Last recorded135,261 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 WFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 135,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2013 124,913 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,031 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 111,326 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 100,126 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 87,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 87,669 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,214 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 62,964 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 50,368 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2006 36,683 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 WFA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 WFA registered?

BK03 WFA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is BK03 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 WFA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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