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BD53 KFR

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,084 mi
Last recorded160,084 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 160,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 156,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 151,300 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 151,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r brake pads on 1.5mm min limit

Pass 1 Sep 2017 146,094 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 141,667 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,482 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 132,433 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 127,377 miles

front suspension slightly weak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 121,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 121,247 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 113,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,418 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 94,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 17 Mar 2008 83,819 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 67,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KFR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KFR, 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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BD53 KFR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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