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BL03 XBF

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 111,221 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 111,221 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 107,613 miles

Engine light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,847 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 103,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,934 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,313 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 97,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,690 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 87,222 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,288 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,494 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,569 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 37,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,021 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,398 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 XBF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

BL03 XBF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is BL03 XBF safe to buy?

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