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BN03 DVK

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,297 mi
Last recorded88,297 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 88,297 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 88,297 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower ball joint boots are perishing

Front both front inner tyres wearing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 77,602 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 77,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Marker lamp (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Marker lamp (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Leaking brake fluid (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 69,473 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 69,473 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 64,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 59,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 55,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 May 2014 55,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2013 49,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 43,629 miles

all tyres wearing on edges please monitor

Fail 18 May 2012 43,629 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres wearing on edges please monitor

Pass 17 May 2011 37,686 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,123 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 32,123 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 27,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,648 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,416 miles

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 DVK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DVK, 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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BN03 DVK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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