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2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

232,894 mi
Last recorded232,894 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 EUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 232,894 miles

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

both os side markers inop

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2016 228,844 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 224,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ns wiper split

osf side marker inoperative

Fail 30 Dec 2014 220,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 220,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 213,626 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 203,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 28 Dec 2012 203,381 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 19 Dec 2011 192,747 miles

slight damage to sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2011 192,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

slight damage to sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2010 159,701 miles

air bag light on

chip in screen

Fail 15 Dec 2010 159,701 miles

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

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

air bag light on

chip in screen

Pass 11 Dec 2009 135,254 miles

Airbag warning light on

Fail 10 Dec 2009 135,252 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Airbag warning light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 110,219 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic cov ers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2007 82,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 59,773 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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BP53 EUR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BP53 EUR, 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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BP53 EUR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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