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BN03 MHZ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,822 mi
Last recorded76,822 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 May 2017 76,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 67,907 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 52,301 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,588 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 17,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 16,378 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 14,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 10,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 9,945 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 8,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 6,533 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 MHZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN03 MHZ?

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What year was BN03 MHZ registered?

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

Is BN03 MHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 MHZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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