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BF53 ZJZ

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,267 mi
Last recorded131,267 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 131,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2021 131,098 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 121,316 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 121,316 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 108,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 99,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 97,211 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 97,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,670 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,127 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,573 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,677 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,178 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre 1.6 on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,905 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 33,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,486 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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BF53 ZJZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF53 ZJZ, 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 BF53 ZJZ registered?

BF53 ZJZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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