MOT Status
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98,413 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake dirt shield very rusty
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake dirt shield very rusty
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside front & Offside rear brake disc backplates corroded.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s toe arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s toe arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhuast rusty
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Both front tyres getting low on tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
All 4 tyres starting to crack on sidewalls
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BP03 UCB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP03 UCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BP03 UCB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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