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BP52 FGE

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,216 mi
Last recorded127,216 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 FGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 127,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear system getting corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 127,085 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear system getting corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,776 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 116,792 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 116,789 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 11,686 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

wipers split

Fail 23 Oct 2013 105,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 105,136 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,037 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 83,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 20 Oct 2010 83,360 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 19 Oct 2009 72,502 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 60,264 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 60,264 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,095 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,458 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 38,836 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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BP52 FGE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP52 FGE, 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 BP52 FGE registered?

BP52 FGE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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