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BW03 MXB

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,854 mi
Last recorded113,854 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 MXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 112,313 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,290 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,061 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 106,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,377 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 94,445 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,257 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 88,257 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,262 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 72,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,087 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,737 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 55,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 46,381 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 41,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,106 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,691 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 MXB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

BW03 MXB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is BW03 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 MXB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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