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MM03 BZJ

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,760 mi
Last recorded100,760 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 BZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 100,760 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,313 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Fail 6 Dec 2012 89,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 6 Dec 2011 75,305 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 142,336 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2008 142,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 94,889 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 93,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,707 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 61,858 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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MM03 BZJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MM03 BZJ, 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 MM03 BZJ registered?

MM03 BZJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is MM03 BZJ safe to buy?

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