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BW03 MVJ

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,546 mi
Last recorded83,546 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 MVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 83,546 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 71,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 59,201 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 59,201 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 54,816 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 53,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 53,691 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 53,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 51,650 miles

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2011 50,736 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2010 49,045 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 47,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 45,334 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 42,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,735 miles

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 MVJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

BW03 MVJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BW03 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 MVJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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