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BN03 DTF

2003 Volvo V40

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,736 mi
Last recorded130,736 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 130,736 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 130,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 130,222 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 126,357 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 123,569 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 118,353 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,076 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,752 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 104,745 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,753 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,320 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 90,320 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,234 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 73,232 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 66,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 57,765 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 51,125 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 May 2010 51,125 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2009 45,869 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 45,869 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 39,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 33,205 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 10 May 2006 28,881 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)

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 DTF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

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

Is BN03 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 DTF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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