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BN03 EGK

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,982 mi
Last recorded129,982 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 129,982 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on edges

offside rear tyre 3mm tread+ bald on inner edge-uneven- monitor/recommend replace

some brake judder to nearside front footbrake

some corrosion/pitting to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 May 2017 119,565 miles

fuel cap seal perishing/cracking-rec replace

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven edges

offside rear lower main suspension arm outer bush starting to separate

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge-uneven-monitor

wear/movement in both front suspension top mounts-recommend replace

Pass 3 May 2016 108,998 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating/weak

offside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to seperate

offside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

offside rear upper control arm inner bush separating/weak

rear registration plate delaminating

some movement in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 7 May 2015 98,544 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm o/s/f tyre 2.5mm + wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing towards inner edge

some wear/movement in both front shocker top mountings

some wear/separating to rear lower control arms outer bushes

Pass 7 May 2014 88,629 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 78,762 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 78,762 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2012 68,309 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 57,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 45,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2009 34,606 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 24,411 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,170 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 EGK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EGK, 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 EGK registered?

BN03 EGK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BN03 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 EGK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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