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LV03 BKU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,724 mi
Last recorded111,724 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 BKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2022 111,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear fuel tank neck clamp broke no fuel leak

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

Offside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 103,167 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,150 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,911 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 90,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,306 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 65,135 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 56,399 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,399 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,654 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,522 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,770 miles

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

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

n/s/r lamp wet inside

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,349 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 18,245 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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LV03 BKU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LV03 BKU, 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 LV03 BKU registered?

LV03 BKU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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