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BP03 AHL

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,356 mi
Last recorded117,356 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 AHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 117,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & bush worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & Offside Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & bush worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 109,668 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear disc backing plates corroded (both sides)

Pass 26 Oct 2020 109,662 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both shock absorbers have sign of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine noisy

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 109,488 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front windscreen wiper spindle worn and movement.

engine noisey.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 109,488 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front windscreen wiper spindle worn and movement.

engine noisey.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,384 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

wiper linkage becoming worn

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,978 miles

both rear shocks becoming corroded

engine noisey

exhaust becoming corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 96,975 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shocks becoming corroded

both rear tyres becoming worn on inner edges

engine noisey

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,879 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2015 89,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,249 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 83,249 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 78,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust becoming corroded

fuel cap seal becoming deteriorated

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,830 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

fuel cap seal becoming deteriorated

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,023 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

fuel cap sealing washer becoming deteriorated

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2012 69,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

cannot open/close the bootlid

exhaust system becoming corroded

fuel cap sealing washer becoming deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,735 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to become worn on edges

windscreen wipers becoming worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,972 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper blades split

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 3 Aug 2010 56,972 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres badly perished

both wiper blades split

hand brake travel getting long

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear brake discs becoming worn

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,468 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,406 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 AHL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AHL, 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 AHL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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