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BD53 KFC

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,745 mi
Last recorded69,745 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 69,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,106 miles

Rear Brake Pads are approaching low, replace by 28/02/2017.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,255 miles

All Brake Lines are starting to corrode.

Child Seats fitted in Rear.

Fuel Filter is corroded.

Service Indicator is ON.

Fail 22 Dec 2015 62,255 miles

All Brake Lines are starting to corrode.

Child Seats fitted in Rear.

Fuel Filter is corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service Indicator is ON.

Pass 20 Dec 2014 58,847 miles

boot floor slightly coroded

Pass 24 Dec 2013 54,805 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,439 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,932 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 45,927 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,897 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracking on inner and outer

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,082 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 33,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,068 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 29,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,834 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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BD53 KFC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD53 KFC, 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 BD53 KFC registered?

BD53 KFC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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