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GD03 BUP

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,691 mi
Last recorded88,691 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 BUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,238 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both-show white (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding very slightly.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres low-Offside front and Offside rear bald on edges-cords will show soon. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,822 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2016 80,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 75,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,979 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,806 miles

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

Offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,506 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,285 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 50,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,131 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,471 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,433 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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GD03 BUP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GD03 BUP, 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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GD03 BUP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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