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BD53 VOA

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

227,278 mi
Last recorded227,278 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 227,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost through to cords. Please renew A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks within tread area, the whole circumference. Please renew A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Borderline pass (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Amber bulb type (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 216,374 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side and off side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upward facing joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upward facing joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 216,374 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Rubber mounting and bonding parted company, resulting in excessive wear/play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Upper bush seat broken of and and bush adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side and off side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upward facing joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upward facing joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 205,476 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 195,149 miles

Fuel filter corroded. Near side of fuel tank area

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, along near side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread pattern, the whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 187,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 187,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing Broken off at top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 182,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall, slight cut/generally scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 174,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along side of fuel tank to brake flexy area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 163,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to brake hose ferruls

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 163,687 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 157,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 155,583 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 155,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 143,922 miles

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

Intermediate to rear exhaust flanges very corroded and quite thin.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 132,230 miles

Middle to rear exhaust corroded at flange areas.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 137,187 miles

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

Excessive oil leak near side differential seal area.

Middle to rear exhaust corroded at flange areas.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 119,797 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 119,797 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 105,652 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,263 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 91,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r brake disc corroded badly

Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,354 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front side lights slightly dim

nail in osr tyre & starting to crack

nsr tyre starting to crack

slight play in ns steering rack tie rod

Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,929 miles

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,313 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 63,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,279 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 17,600 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,600 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 VOA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOA, 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 VOA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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