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BD52 ZYG

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,397 mi
Last recorded66,397 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,397 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch stiff

offside front indicator lens damaged

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2009 60,141 miles

n/s wing mirror slightly loose

o/s/f indicator lense missing

sum handbrake travel

windsceen scratched

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust blowing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 54,566 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside wiper not firm

Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 42,490 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 36,016 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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BD52 ZYG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD52 ZYG, 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 BD52 ZYG registered?

BD52 ZYG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is BD52 ZYG safe to buy?

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