MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
General Age Related Underside Body Corrosion.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil Spring Fouling Wheel Arch - Only When Suspension Suspended.
Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE -Further Investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Also No Reserve Travel on Lever/ High Before Engaging. (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
General Age Related Underside Body Corrosion.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil Spring Fouling Wheel Arch - Only When Suspension Suspended.
Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE -Further Investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
possible sign of o/s/ coil spring fouling bodywork ?
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
possible sign of o/s/ coil spring fouling bodywork ?
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around tank (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN03 EFT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EFT, 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 EFT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2003.
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