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BW03 MVM

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

38,865 mi
Last recorded38,865 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 38,865 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal split

Pass 2 Sep 2024 37,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 35,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 32,115 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 32,110 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,990 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 29,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 29,825 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front & rear tyres cracking due to age

Fail 6 Aug 2018 29,821 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front & rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake discs worn

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 29,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,358 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 29,358 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,698 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 27,641 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,641 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,575 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)

off side rear tyre sidewall is cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,822 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 24,898 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 24,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,721 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,297 miles

front tyres perrished

Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,443 miles

Front and rear number plate backing coming adrift

Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,057 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,996 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 MVM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

BW03 MVM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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