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BN03 NHA

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,034 mi
Last recorded145,034 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,034 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 145,031 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 140,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Rear chassis and inner sills corroding

Rear metal fuel pipes corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2019 140,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working And outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Rear chassis and inner sills corroding

Rear metal fuel pipes corroding

Tyre pressures low

Pass 20 Jul 2018 134,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 128,535 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 128,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 128,535 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 128,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joint area (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak X 2 (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak X 2 (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak X 2 (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 128,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure pad lining seperated (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in nsf lower drop link

Pass 16 Jun 2016 117,319 miles

all 4/tyres above 1.6 and wearing on edges

both rear indicators slightly opaque

n/s rear shock rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2016 117,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at clip by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all 4/tyres above 1.6 and wearing on edges

both rear indicators slightly opaque

n/s rear shock rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2015 109,643 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

body damage to osf wing

steering column switch gear loose

Fail 19 Jun 2015 109,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

EML light on

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

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

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

body damage to osf wing

steering column switch gear loose

Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,554 miles

EML on.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 103,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 96,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,335 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 91,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,830 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 85,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 77,325 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 77,324 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,396 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,710 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,268 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,136 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 37,136 miles

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

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

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 NHA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 NHA, 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 NHA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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