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BW03 MVN

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,618 mi
Last recorded120,618 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 MVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 120,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes front two rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 105,601 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 105,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 100,189 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 100,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall excessive cracks (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 97,535 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 97,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle park (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2015 92,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 85,626 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 81,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,776 miles

all tyre side walls damaged

both n/s wheel rims damaged

fuel pipe corroded

o/s/f marker lamp damaged

o/s/f wheel arch liner damaged /missing

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 20 Feb 2013 80,776 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

all tyre side walls damaged

both n/s wheel rims damaged

fuel pipe corroded

o/s/f marker lamp damaged

o/s/f wheel arch liner damaged /missing

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,546 miles

All tyre sidewalls damaged

OS wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 3 Mar 2012 74,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All tyre sidewalls damaged

NSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

OS wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,545 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,026 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 36,138 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,503 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,152 miles

Rear wiper split

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 MVN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

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

Is BW03 MVN safe to buy?

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