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DY03 BVU

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,154 mi
Last recorded78,154 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 BVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 78,154 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 78,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 May 2023 74,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 69,389 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 63,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 61,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,963 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 52,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,172 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 45,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,077 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake travel is slightly long to get maximum effort.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside rear caliper,parking mechanism doesn't fully return after use.

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside and nearside rear suspensions,short locating bars have the outer bushes worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,631 miles

beam image poor on offside

Fail 13 Jun 2011 32,629 miles

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

beam image poor on offside

Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 21,648 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,902 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 15,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,279 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,442 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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DY03 BVU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DY03 BVU, 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 DY03 BVU registered?

DY03 BVU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 BVU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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