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BP03 ADZ

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,085 mi
Last recorded138,085 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 ADZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 138,085 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 128,267 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 122,772 miles

battery insecure.

Pass 14 May 2011 117,189 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 May 2010 111,593 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 111,568 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 106,874 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 101,456 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 96,643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 87,540 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 87,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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BP03 ADZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP03 ADZ, 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 BP03 ADZ registered?

BP03 ADZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is BP03 ADZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 ADZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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