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BT03 KXJ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,393 mi
Last recorded111,393 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 111,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,166 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front top mounts slight play. (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated requires attention. (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 107,166 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front top mounts slight play. (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated requires attention. (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 102,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge also. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear brake caliper to front of vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 102,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge also. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear brake caliper to front of vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 96,461 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipes,exact condition unknown,advise renewing

distortion in nearside rear wheel

electric front windows inoperative

Fail 6 Feb 2016 96,461 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion in rear brake pipes,exact condition unknown,advise renewing

distortion in nearside rear wheel

electric front windows inoperative

Pass 14 Feb 2015 90,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle wet time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,984 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded/lipped.

n/s front direction indicator has water ingress not affecting its operation.

n/s rear wheel slightly distorted.

o/s front wheel slightly distorted.

Fail 25 Jan 2014 83,984 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded/lipped.

n/s front direction indicator has water ingress not affecting its operation.

n/s rear wheel slightly distorted.

o/s front wheel slightly distorted.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

headlight wipers split

n/s/f indicator full of condensation

n/s/r marker light cracked

o/s/r tow bar bolt adrift but tow bar secure

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,542 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 73,542 miles

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

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,853 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split / STILL CLEARS THE SCREEN

Plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,570 miles

air bag lamp on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

os front tyre tread low in centre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,761 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,807 miles

both rear tyres cracking on limit

Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,149 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 May 2006 28,443 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 KXJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KXJ, 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 KXJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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