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BW03 MVU

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

104,994 mi
Last recorded104,994 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 104,994 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 100,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower body rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower body rusty (5.3.2 (b))

emissions levels erratic,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,brake fluid starting to discolour,different aspect ration tyres fitted front to rear.front brake back plates corroded/incomplete

surface corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & some paneling,oversills fitted.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 100,594 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/incomplete (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower body rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower body rusty (5.3.2 (b))

emissions levels erratic,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,brake fluid starting to discolour,different aspect ration tyres fitted front to rear.front brake back plates corroded/incomplete

surface corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & some paneling,oversills fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

plastic oversills fitted.surface corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & some paneling,cat converter slightly lazy,different aspect ration tyes fitted front to rear

Fail 13 Jun 2018 98,988 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

slightly long parking brake lever travel,rear wiper blade split & not clearing screen,plastic oversills fitted,surface corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & some paneling.rear tyre outer sidewalls heavily cracked & perished

Pass 22 May 2017 95,241 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 92,078 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 92,070 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively 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)

Pass 28 May 2015 89,307 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 89,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,079 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 79,070 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,466 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 67,041 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 67,038 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 57,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,689 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,858 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,723 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 MVU 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 MVU, 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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BW03 MVU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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