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BT52 WGW

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,188 mi
Last recorded221,188 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 WGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 221,188 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 221,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 208,076 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 208,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 196,780 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 179,271 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 160,635 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 160,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 138,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 138,010 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 119,207 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 119,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 97,662 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 73,106 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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BT52 WGW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT52 WGW, 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 BT52 WGW registered?

BT52 WGW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is BT52 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 WGW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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