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BK03 WFJ

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,381 mi
Last recorded80,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 WFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,226 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,348 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,594 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 58,594 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

fron t brake disc's lipped & worn ???

front brake pad linning approx 85% worn low ???

offside front brake flex hose started to crack & perishe up ????

rear brake disc's lipped & worn unevenly ???

rear brake pad linning approx 90% worn low ????

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2007 45,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2006 33,496 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,496 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

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 WFJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

BK03 WFJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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