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BP03 UBS

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,853 mi
Last recorded124,853 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 124,853 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,349 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 103,349 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 90,609 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 90,609 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,791 miles

all 4 tyres on 1.6mm at time off test

Pass 29 Jan 2010 74,007 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 68,860 miles

Slight delaminating on rear number plate

Fail 26 Jul 2007 58,276 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,145 miles

CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY

ENGINE RATTLE ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOW COMPARED TO OFFSIDE REAR

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENSESLIGHTLY DAMAGED

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 8 Jun 2006 45,145 miles

CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY

ENGINE RATTLE ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOW COMPARED TO OFFSIDE REAR

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENSESLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 UBS is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP03 UBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP03 UBS registered?

BP03 UBS is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BP03 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 UBS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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