MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,598 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
ENGINE LIGHT ON
REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DETERIATION
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
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
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
both rear tyres adnormal wear on inner edges
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
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
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
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
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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?
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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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