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BD53 VNK

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,540 mi
Last recorded131,540 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 131,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH worn/lipped both faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 131,467 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH worn/lipped both faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 122,747 miles

Front Both front top mounts notchy

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 122,617 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Both front top mounts notchy

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 112,847 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 112,820 miles

Brake performance not tested rigid pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system of front to rear corroded and leaking (burst) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 103,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 97,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in 40mm zone (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,192 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 91,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,418 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 84,418 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 81,568 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear caliper lever slightly tight

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 79,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear caliper lever slightly tight

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,721 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,070 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,376 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 66,376 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 17 Feb 2012 60,877 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner + perished + cut in tread

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,956 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 53,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,449 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,206 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 43,206 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,685 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 37,685 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,599 miles

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 VNK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNK, 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 VNK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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