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BW03 DXK

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,273 mi
Last recorded137,273 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 DXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 137,273 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter not securely clipped

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 137,273 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter not securely clipped

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 133,843 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 131,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 122,635 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 122,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 106,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 106,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,405 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 91,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,716 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 75,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 59,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake leaver has long travel ( requires adjustment)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake leaver has long travel ( requires adjustment)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,110 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,110 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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 DXK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DXK, 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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What year was BW03 DXK registered?

BW03 DXK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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