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BD53 LLM

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,872 mi
Last recorded135,872 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LLM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 135,872 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 122,168 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 110,164 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,203 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 45,387 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 45,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 35,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,522 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,497 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 25,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,771 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,976 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 LLM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

BD53 LLM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is BD53 LLM safe to buy?

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