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BK03 XUZ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,523 mi
Last recorded170,523 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XUZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 170,523 miles

both rear tyres distorted slightly

both sides rear stabilising link bushes deteriorating

center brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

exhaust center box deteriorating

fuel pipes rusty

n/s rear radius arm bush deteriorating

no reverse light

o/s door mirror cover bmissing

o/s front indicator lense cracked

o/s outer cv gaitor deteriorating

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2013 170,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres distorted slightly

both sides rear stabilising link bushes deteriorating

center brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

exhaust center box deteriorating

fuel pipes rusty

n/s rear radius arm bush deteriorating

no reverse light

o/s door mirror cover bmissing

o/s front indicator lense cracked

o/s outer cv gaitor deteriorating

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads appear low

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 151,166 miles

o/s front indicator lens cracked

o/s headlamp rear cover missing

o/s mirror cover missing

reverse lamps not working

n/s rear radius arm bush deteriorationg

not abkle to inspect sills due to plastic covers

o/s c/v gaiter deteriorating

Fail 22 Oct 2012 151,166 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear indicators fading

n/s rear position lamp working 50% outer not working

n/s rear radius arm bush deteriorationg

not abkle to inspect sills due to plastic covers

o/s c/v gaiter deteriorating

o/s front indicator lens cracked

o/s headlamp rear cover missing

o/s mirror cover missing

reverse lamps not working

Pass 7 Nov 2011 132,023 miles

n/s rear radius arm bush deteriorating

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

o/s c/v gaiter deteriorating and leaking slightly

o/s front bumper and indicator lamp cracked

reverse lamps not working

Fail 4 Nov 2011 132,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

both sides rear position lamps working 50%

brake fluid low

front brake pads appear worn

n/s rear brake caliper parking brake mechanism appears seized

n/s rear radius arm bush deteriorating

n/s wiper blade torn

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

o/s c/v gaiter deteriorating and leaking slightly

o/s front bumper and indicator lamp cracked

reverse lamps not working

Fail 6 Nov 2010 112,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage to o/s front corner

both rear tyres wearing on edges and will soon require attention

engine oil leak from pressure switch area

front brake discs wearing

n/s rear radius arm bush deteriorating

noit able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

small chips in windscreen in zone A

Pass 6 Nov 2010 112,556 miles

accident damage to o/s front corner

both rear tyres wearing on edges and will soon require attention

engine oil leak from pressure switch area

front brake discs wearing

n/s rear radius arm bush deteriorating

noit able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

small chips in windscreen in zone A

Pass 14 Nov 2009
Pass 8 Nov 2008 61,587 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs to worn to approx 21mm min thickness 21mm

nearside trailing arm bush bonding starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 8 Nov 2008 61,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs to worn to approx 21mm min thickness 21mm

nearside trailing arm bush bonding starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,262 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,262 miles

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 XUZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XUZ, 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.

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What year was BK03 XUZ registered?

BK03 XUZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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