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BL03 AUP

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,371 mi
Last recorded63,371 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 AUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,736 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2015 48,431 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,790 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,672 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 40,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,824 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,195 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,711 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,275 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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BL03 AUP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL03 AUP, 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 BL03 AUP registered?

BL03 AUP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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