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BL03 CLN

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,121 mi
Last recorded190,121 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 CLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 190,121 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 186,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 9 May 2014 186,252 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 18 May 2013 175,969 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2012 158,343 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 158,343 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 147,558 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 137,316 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 125,989 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 125,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 112,259 miles

exhaust centre section poor

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper torn

Fail 18 Jan 2008 112,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

exhaust centre section poor

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper torn

Pass 2 Feb 2007 100,208 miles

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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BL03 CLN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL03 CLN, 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 BL03 CLN registered?

BL03 CLN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is BL03 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 CLN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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