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BW03 DVY

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,563 mi
Last recorded87,563 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 DVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 87,563 miles

both front tyres in poor condition. perishing /worn/ and age.

Fail 18 May 2023 87,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres in poor condition. perishing /worn/ and age.

Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,094 miles

both front tyres inner edge

Nearside wiper blade near side

all brake pads worn

nearside rear side marker showing white light

no MIL light

one number plate light out

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,734 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 76,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 59,704 miles

nearside front to back brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorber casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

front and rear discs rusty

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2018 48,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorber casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

front and rear discs rusty

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2017 43,587 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine noisy

engine noisy

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 22 May 2017 43,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine noisy

engine noisy

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2016 38,603 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

all four tyres side walls deteriorated

corrosion on rear coil spring

front brake pads getting low

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 14 May 2016 38,603 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

all four tyres side walls deteriorated

front brake pads getting low

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2015 36,585 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust section corroded at the joints

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 1 Jun 2014 35,449 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fine crack on both rear side wall tyres

white furring onbrake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2014 35,449 miles

fine crack on both rear side wall tyres

white furring onbrake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,017 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 32,473 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,825 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,248 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

Fail 4 Jun 2010 28,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 22 May 2009 26,132 miles

both front tyres close to wear markers

Pass 31 May 2008 22,994 miles

near side dip beam aim low limit

near side front tyre worn to 2 mm

off side front tyre worn to 3 mm

Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,813 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 12,843 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 DVY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DVY, 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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What year was BW03 DVY registered?

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

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