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BW03 VGC

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,066 mi
Last recorded116,066 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,066 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,066 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jun 2017 116,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2016 107,200 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner tread wearing

Fail 14 Jun 2016 107,200 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner tread wearing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,883 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 99,883 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2014 93,208 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,208 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,969 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,858 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 36,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,836 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BW03 VGC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW03 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW03 VGC registered?

BW03 VGC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 VGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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