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BW03 MWC

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

174,801 mi
Last recorded174,801 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 MWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 174,801 miles

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

Fuel lines corroded no leaks

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 174,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel lines corroded no leaks

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front MARKER LIGHT INOP

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 167,686 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

Chip in windscreen

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front mirror cracked

Various indicators are in poor slightly discoloured

Fail 22 Sep 2017 167,686 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested LEAKING BRAKE PIPE (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

Chip in windscreen

Front discs are worn and corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front mirror cracked

Rear discs are worn and corroded

Various indicators are in poor slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Jul 2016 158,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 158,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 152,307 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 142,221 miles

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Fail 8 Jul 2014 142,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 132,895 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 118,536 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 22 Jul 2011 108,806 miles

Front bumper & offside front running light damaged

Nearside door mirror damaged & repeared with tape

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front indicator lens heavily damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,806 miles

Front bumper & offside front running light damaged

Nearside door mirror damaged & repeared with tape

Offside front indicator lens heavily damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 100,959 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 100,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,499 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 82,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,374 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,386 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 74,386 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,884 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 64,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 MWC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWC, 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 MWC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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