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BD53 VNR

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,362 mi
Last recorded115,362 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VNR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 115,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2017 115,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,032 miles

All brake pipes greased preventing full inspection.

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of the vehicle.

Fuel pipes greased preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror. (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack boot repaired with tape.

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 112,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle.

Exhaust heat shields loose.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror missing cover. (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cracking but no cords or ply showing

Fail 12 Jun 2015 100,091 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cracking but no cords or ply showing

Pass 24 May 2014 88,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2014 88,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 86,038 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 74,168 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 65,565 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2011 65,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2010 55,925 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,021 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 53,021 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,047 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 VNR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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