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BN03 AYJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,084 mi
Last recorded153,084 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 AYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 153,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 153,083 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp cap (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,386 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 145,286 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 139,906 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR 3MM AND WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 139,906 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate NEARSIDE (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR 3MM AND WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 135,553 miles

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

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

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

amber side maker lamps may be mistaken for indicator signals

nearside no plate light dim

Pass 3 Mar 2015 135,553 miles

amber side maker lamps may be mistaken for indicator signals

nearside no plate light dim

Fail 19 Feb 2014 130,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some wear noted in ofside rear [cross] tie rod bushes.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 130,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

some wear noted in ofside rear [cross] tie rod bushes.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 124,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

small chip in screen

Pass 24 Feb 2012 118,113 miles

front brake wear noted..

Pass 23 Feb 2011 110,849 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 101,322 miles

aux belt perished

n/s cv boot stretched

Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,515 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 93,399 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,084 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 76,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 76,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 70,295 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BN03 AYJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN03 AYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN03 AYJ registered?

BN03 AYJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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