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BL03 XBH

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,638 mi
Last recorded122,638 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XBH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 122,638 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 114,432 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 114,085 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,283 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,171 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 97,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 89,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,307 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear brake discs - Pitted

Fail 3 Sep 2010 68,645 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear brake discs - Pitted

Fail 5 Sep 2009 58,330 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 58,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,641 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,122 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 XBH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XBH, 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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BL03 XBH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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