MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,362 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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