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BF53 ZKR

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,904 mi
Last recorded114,904 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 114,904 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,408 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 107,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 102,069 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Aug 2016 102,069 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,087 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 95,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,822 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear lower suspension link rod bush worn

offside rear lower suspension link rod bush worn

Fail 4 Aug 2014 87,822 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear lower suspension link rod bush worn

offside rear lower suspension link rod bush worn

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,047 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,378 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 74,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,035 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 67,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,406 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,835 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,803 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 ZKR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ZKR, 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 ZKR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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