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BW03 MWA

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,498 mi
Last recorded123,498 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 123,498 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 118,753 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 118,724 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 118,667 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 113,426 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,134 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 101,864 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 101,829 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Aug 2019 101,718 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,615 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,098 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 81,677 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 79,388 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,949 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,237 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 63,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,653 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,220 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,704 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,454 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 MWA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA registered?

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

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