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BN03 DTX

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,102 mi
Last recorded65,102 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2023 65,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,750 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 54,730 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,831 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 45,800 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 42,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,601 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 37,601 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 31,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer TYRE PERISHED IN OUTER WALL

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 31,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer TYRE PERISHED IN OUTER WALL

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,747 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls cracked

Offside Front tyre side walls cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,514 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 25,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,324 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,991 miles

slight cracking on tyre sidewalls

Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,423 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,082 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,644 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,116 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,513 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 DTX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DTX, 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

How do I check the history of BN03 DTX?

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What year was BN03 DTX registered?

BN03 DTX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is BN03 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 DTX shows 24 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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