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DE03 BXG

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,578 mi
Last recorded91,578 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 91,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,391 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Reflector repaired with tape

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight binding in offside front brake

Fail 7 Oct 2016 81,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both sides of vehicle (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Reflector repaired with tape

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight binding in offside front brake

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,705 miles

Slight binding in offside front wheel

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,741 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,741 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,461 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,618 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 61,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,996 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,895 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,368 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,345 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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DE03 BXG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE03 BXG, 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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DE03 BXG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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