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BT03 KWN

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,615 mi
Last recorded76,615 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,615 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 76,613 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 67,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 67,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

****TYRES LOOK UNDER INFLATED ****

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** AT 2.0MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 58,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 May 2016 58,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect *** BULB NOT LOCATED CORRECTLY*** (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ***BADLY CORRODED*** (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ***BADLY CORRODED*** (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 48,007 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 44,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 44,624 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 41,840 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly fouling body

Pass 15 May 2012 38,643 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 May 2011 35,605 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 32,791 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,576 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,503 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,537 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.0mm

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 KWN 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 76.5%.

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

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