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BT03 KWM

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,337 mi
Last recorded149,337 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 149,337 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)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 140,019 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 139,920 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 127,970 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 119,308 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 119,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 107,248 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 94,840 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 94,840 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 79,607 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 64,065 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 49,913 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 37,601 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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BT03 KWM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT03 KWM, 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 BT03 KWM registered?

BT03 KWM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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