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BN03 AXJ

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

281,885 mi
Last recorded281,885 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 AXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 281,885 miles

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

oil leak engine

Fail 17 Feb 2014 281,885 miles

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

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

oil leak engine

Pass 14 Feb 2013 274,273 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 266,840 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 258,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 258,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2008 139,333 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 79,814 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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BN03 AXJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN03 AXJ, 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 BN03 AXJ registered?

BN03 AXJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is BN03 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 AXJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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