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BF53 ZKK

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

196,460 mi
Last recorded196,460 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 196,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output inside lens cover (4.1.4 (b))

slight blow in rear exhaust pipe joint

Pass 21 Oct 2022 195,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 194,144 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 188,272 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 188,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & BACK (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 182,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 176,606 miles

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

both rear side marker lights white

Fail 3 Jan 2018 176,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear side marker lights white

Pass 26 Jan 2017 173,443 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 173,443 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2016 169,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter corroding

nearside front running light inoperative

nearside rear running light incorrect colour

offside rear running light incorrect colour

Fail 6 Jan 2016 169,588 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter corroding

nearside front running light inoperative

nearside rear running light incorrect colour

offside rear running light incorrect colour

Pass 6 Jan 2015 166,169 miles

nearside and offside rear bumper lights showing white light

nearside front bumper light inop

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2015 166,169 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear bumper lights showing white light

nearside front bumper light inop

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 162,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 162,852 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 158,334 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front and rear bumper side reflectors colour deteriorating

handbrake getting towards the end of its travel

offside rear tyre lightly worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 148,046 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER / OUTER EDGES / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN / BALD / TREAD IN CENTRE 3 / 4 / 3.mm STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.. 215 / 45 / 17 W

NOISE ON ENGINE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY ON EDGES

Fail 21 Jan 2012 147,993 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER / OUTER EDGES / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN / BALD / TREAD IN CENTRE 3 / 4 / 3.mm STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.. 215 / 45 / 17 W

NOISE ON ENGINE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY ON EDGES

Fail 14 Jan 2011 134,074 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 134,074 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 121,486 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 110,928 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 110,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,882 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 ZKK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BF53 ZKK, 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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BF53 ZKK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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