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BP03 UCB

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,413 mi
Last recorded98,413 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UCB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 98,413 miles

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 98,413 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,678 miles

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.

Pass 29 Feb 2024 93,991 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 93,980 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 91,064 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 88,165 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 88,157 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhuast rusty

Pass 23 May 2019 81,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2019 81,749 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2018 80,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 72,793 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 12 May 2016 62,807 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,878 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 52,054 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 48,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,742 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2011 41,646 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,740 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,149 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,073 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,418 miles

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?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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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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