MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under car (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under car (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and it has slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and it has slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and it has slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and it has slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear side (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and it has slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and it has slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and it has slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and it has slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear side (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK03 XWJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XWJ, 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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BK03 XWJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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