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BP03 AEB

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,930 mi
Last recorded142,930 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 AEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 142,930 miles

CHASSIS RUSTING.

O/SIDE TRACKROD END BALLJOINT HAS PLAY

REAR DISCS NEED CHANGING SOON

Pass 3 Aug 2013 128,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 119,649 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 8 Aug 2011 110,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2011 110,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 96,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 96,108 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid low

off side front running lamp not working

Pass 16 Jul 2009 82,226 miles

near side front tyre on minimum tread depth

off side front tyre treads cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undertray fitted

offside outer headlamp glass cracked

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,757 miles

Offside headlight lens cracked but not effecting beam pattern

Fail 26 Jun 2007 56,757 miles

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

Offside headlight lens cracked but not effecting beam pattern

Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,426 miles

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 AEB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AEB, 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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BP03 AEB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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