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BW03 MVY

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,726 mi
Last recorded99,726 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 MVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,726 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroding and bushes poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2020 99,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroding and bushes poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear floors and chassis legs

Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,125 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis legs corroding

rear chassis legs corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,267 miles

underside corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,862 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,201 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,694 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 79,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,493 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,168 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 65,159 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2008 53,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre tread outer edge bald

Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,584 miles

nearside front tyre tread outer edge bald

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 43,801 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,718 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 MVY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

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

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