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BW03 BHL

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,155 mi
Last recorded165,155 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2019 165,155 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 161,777 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 158,379 miles

under side covered in underseal

Pass 14 Sep 2016 150,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fron to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and tell tail lights (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres on edges getting low

both rear discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres on edges getting low

Fail 13 Sep 2016 150,640 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fron to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and tell tail lights (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres on edges getting low

both rear discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres on edges getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2015 139,739 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 139,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 129,397 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 129,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 120,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 May 2013 120,487 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 May 2012 111,069 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 111,069 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 102,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,066 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 94,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 85,572 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,379 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,819 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 49,802 miles

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

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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BW03 BHL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BW03 BHL, 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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BW03 BHL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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