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BN03 EFB

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,703 mi
Last recorded140,703 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 EFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 140,703 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 140,312 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2022 140,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 138,901 miles

Engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2021 138,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 136,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 132,069 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side front upper (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 132,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side front upper (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 125,775 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side fronts (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 118,597 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,180 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,604 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 97,896 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,319 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,663 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R outer side light n/w

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,935 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,303 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,620 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,620 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 EFB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EFB, 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.

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BN03 EFB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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