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BL52 WDF

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,516 mi
Last recorded195,516 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 WDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 195,516 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 189,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 189,177 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 176,842 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 169,196 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 169,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 159,707 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Jan 2011 153,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 146,343 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 146,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads worn, recommend further inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 137,039 miles

Rear brake pads worn, discs pitting, recommend replace.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 128,667 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 111,365 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 111,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 81,653 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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BL52 WDF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL52 WDF, 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 BL52 WDF registered?

BL52 WDF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is BL52 WDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 WDF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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