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BN03 DSU

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,779 mi
Last recorded161,779 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 161,779 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel pipes rusy (7.2.2)

front to rear fuel pipes rusty near side

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Jul 2017 161,727 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel pipes rusy (7.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 154,774 miles

Nearside Rear tyre2.5mm

Pass 7 Jul 2015 146,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 139,620 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 130,298 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 130,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 119,195 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 108,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 99,022 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 99,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,545 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 87,398 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,324 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,175 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,999 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 29 Jun 2006 45,999 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and starting to crack on sidewalls

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 DSU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

BN03 DSU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BN03 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 DSU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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