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BN03 MJF

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,974 mi
Last recorded80,974 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,974 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 80,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged no glass ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

off side outer tail light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Sep 2018 60,455 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside 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))

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,931 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 54,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,661 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)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,056 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 36,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,091 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 33,091 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2013 30,002 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,642 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 4,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 2,935 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 MJF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MJF, 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

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What year was BN03 MJF registered?

BN03 MJF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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