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BW03 BGX

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,598 mi
Last recorded89,598 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,598 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive OUT ON LAMBDA AND C0 (7.3.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NEARSIDE FRONT (2.5.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE LAMP IN BUMPER CORNER (1.1.A.3e)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play NEARSIDE FRONT (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE FRONT, REQUIRES REMOVAL OF HEADLIGHT (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour BOTH REAR BUMPER CORNER SIDE LAMS (1.1.A.3e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION OUTER SKIN CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DETERIATION

Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,694 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DETERIATION

Fail 9 Feb 2016 81,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 14 Sep 2013 77,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2013 77,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,971 miles

both rear tyres adnormal wear on inner edges

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres adnormal wear on inner edges

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 72,023 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in nearside rear tyre but not deepenough to reach the cords

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 10 Sep 2011 72,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in nearside rear tyre but not deepenough to reach the cords

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,819 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 63,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre as cracking on inner wall

Fail 10 Sep 2009 55,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,155 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,737 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 47,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,185 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 29,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,743 miles

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

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

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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BW03 BGX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 BW03 BGX, 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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BW03 BGX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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