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BN03 EGC

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

124,786 mi
Last recorded124,786 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 EGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 124,786 miles

General corrosion on under side .

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 124,358 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 124,353 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 123,773 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 123,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 122,225 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 122,225 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 121,260 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty sticks on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 121,254 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section to back box joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective hole in lens and codensation in unit (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticks on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 117,001 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 117,001 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,408 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 105,309 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 105,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,394 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,197 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 100,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,911 miles

rear tyres perished advise replace soon

Fail 5 Nov 2014 95,831 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres perished advise replace soon

Pass 19 Nov 2013 90,374 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 90,374 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 85,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,879 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,392 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,002 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 67,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,262 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,099 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,665 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 EGC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EGC, 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 EGC registered?

BN03 EGC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is BN03 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 EGC shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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