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BP03 JVC

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,174 mi
Last recorded69,174 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 JVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 69,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 62,477 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Oct 2023 54,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,875 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 40,875 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,554 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,380 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 39,380 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 36,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 29,512 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 27,699 miles

front & o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,412 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 18,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2009 18,748 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 9,319 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 JVC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

BP03 JVC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BP03 JVC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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