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BD52 SZO

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,025 mi
Last recorded135,025 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 SZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 135,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Turbo whining

Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers detetriorating. o/s front headlamp lens cracked although headlight pattern correct. Service light on.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 129,679 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,531 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 125,109 miles

Oil leak(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 123,453 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 123,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 121,180 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2015 121,179 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake calliper levers have restricted movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2014 117,951 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 114,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 114,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,847 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 110,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,415 miles

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

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

both front discs pitted on inner face

Fail 4 Nov 2011 97,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 16 Dec 2010 86,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,795 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,084 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 38,083 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jan 2006 34,399 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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BD52 SZO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BD52 SZO, 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 BD52 SZO registered?

BD52 SZO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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