MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,369 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust mount inscure rear
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust mount inscure rear
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust system in poor condition
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coolant level low
exhaust system in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
service light on low screen wash light on
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 LKA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LKA, 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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BD53 LKA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 November 2003.
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