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BV03 UMC

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,906 mi
Last recorded149,906 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UMC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2012 149,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 138,542 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 138,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 130,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 102,901 miles

brake discs slight wear

headlight images poor

near side front headlight wiper not parked

Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,397 miles

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

accident damage n/side

oil low ?

poor headlight images , n/s/f bulb slightly loose (suggest refit bulbs or fit new bulbs)

slight damage both rear sills.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 52,049 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BV03 UMC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV03 UMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV03 UMC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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