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BD53 SUO

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,114 mi
Last recorded52,114 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 SUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 52,114 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,826 miles

all side marker lights slightly discoloured

both rear coil springs slightly corroded but not affecting strength

Fail 27 Jan 2010 44,823 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all side marker lights slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,643 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 43,643 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 37,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Fail 14 Nov 2008 37,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres have outer side wall damage

Fail 14 Nov 2007 32,180 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres have outer side wall damage

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,424 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 SUO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

BD53 SUO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is BD53 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 SUO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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