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BX03 RYD

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

115,511 mi
Last recorded115,511 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 RYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 115,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 114,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 113,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 112,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear floor corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2023 112,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear floor corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 111,940 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 111,937 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 110,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 109,859 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 109,859 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 108,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 107,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 107,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,775 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,985 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 102,951 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 100,599 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 100,599 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,874 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 97,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 95,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 93,027 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 89,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 85,899 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 82,484 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 6 May 2009 82,484 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 May 2008 78,777 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,176 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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BX03 RYD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BX03 RYD, 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 BX03 RYD registered?

BX03 RYD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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