MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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