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BN03 NGG

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,106 mi
Last recorded143,106 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 NGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 143,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear brakes starting to wear

rear chassie starting to corrode

Fail 25 Oct 2016 143,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear brakes starting to wear

rear chassie starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2015 137,644 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 137,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 129,468 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivebelt slightly noisey

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

middle box corroded

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2014 129,468 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivebelt slightly noisey

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

middle box corroded

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 112,429 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

middle box starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2013 112,429 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

middle box starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2012 94,899 miles

brake discs starting to wear

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

sill covers

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,784 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated (flexi joint deteriorated)

fuel filter corroded

lower covers

o/s handbrake arm not fully returning

rear brakes noisey when rotated

rear discs worn

sill covers

sump starting to corrode

Fail 27 Oct 2011 80,784 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system deteriorated (flexi joint deteriorated)

fuel filter corroded

lower covers

o/s handbrake arm not fully returning

rear brakes noisey when rotated

rear discs worn

sill covers

sump starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,104 miles

Middle box starting to deterioate

Nearside inner disc face slightly pitted

Stone chips in screen

Fail 28 Oct 2010 68,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Middle box starting to deterioate

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside inner disc face slightly pitted

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stone chips in screen

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,753 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 55,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,183 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,949 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 41,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,519 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 38,519 miles

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

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

screw o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,260 miles

n/s outer side light in operative †o/s side marker in operative †both above legal requirements but not part of mot

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 NGG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NGG, 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 NGG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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