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PG03 BHJ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,377 mi
Last recorded91,377 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 BHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,377 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 91,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,985 miles

REAR NO PLATE WATER MARKED

Fail 22 Jun 2015 76,249 miles

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

rear no plate water marked

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,249 miles

rear no plate water marked

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,560 miles

rear no plate water marked

Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,560 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front wiper blade split on end

rear no plate water marked

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,283 miles

rear no plate water marked

Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,283 miles

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

rear no plate water marked

Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,147 miles

rear no plate water marked

Fail 20 Jun 2012 59,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear no plate water marked

Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,512 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 53,512 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,902 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,496 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 34,496 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,832 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,498 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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PG03 BHJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PG03 BHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PG03 BHJ registered?

PG03 BHJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is PG03 BHJ safe to buy?

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