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BN03 DSZ

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,914 mi
Last recorded140,914 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 140,914 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 138,899 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 132,876 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 125,389 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 125,389 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 110,940 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 110,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 85,997 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 85,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 58,171 miles

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 DSZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 DSZ registered?

BN03 DSZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BN03 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 DSZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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