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BD53 KBX

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,838 mi
Last recorded129,838 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,838 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 3 Aug 2016 115,711 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 2 Aug 2016 115,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 1 Aug 2015 108,914 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 108,914 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,456 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 102,456 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 93,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,309 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,688 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,129 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,780 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,438 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,043 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,426 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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BD53 KBX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD53 KBX, 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 BD53 KBX registered?

BD53 KBX is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BD53 KBX safe to buy?

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