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BD53 SSJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,753 mi
Last recorded78,753 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,334 miles

1 wear on rear brake discs

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,572 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 66,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted to n/s/r.

Noise from o/s and n/s/r brake assemblies when wheels rotated.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,231 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 63,231 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,495 miles

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

oil filler cap missing and engine oil level very low

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 SSJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 SSJ registered?

BD53 SSJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BD53 SSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 SSJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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