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BW03 BHA

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,543 mi
Last recorded130,543 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2016 130,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,742 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking Brake Poor

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 107,164 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 88,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,710 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,615 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,014 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,023 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,567 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2007 20,498 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,622 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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BW03 BHA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BW03 BHA, 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 BHA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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