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BN03 DUY

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

225,258 mi
Last recorded225,258 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 225,258 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 215,089 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 209,772 miles

Brake fluid dark

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 209,772 miles

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

Brake fluid dark

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 203,808 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 197,625 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 188,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 181,413 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 174,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 155,251 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 152,807 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Dec 2011 141,222 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2011 141,139 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 127,314 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 117,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 105,753 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 95,719 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2006 84,360 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 84,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 DUY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DUY, 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 DUY registered?

BN03 DUY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is BN03 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 DUY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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