MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front number plate is cracked
fuel filter and pipes are corroded
nearside front indicator lens is missing
rear suspension link bar bushs are worn
rear tyres worn on inner edges
wiper blades worn
Indicator switch faulty operates main beam when indicating (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate is cracked
fuel filter and pipes are corroded
nearside front indicator lens is missing
nearside rear outer side light not working (50% working)
rear suspension link bar bushs are worn
rear tyres worn on inner edges
wiper blades worn
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
air radiator finns deterioated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
air radiator finns deterioated
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
brake discs alround have surface corrosion due to lack of use
brake discs alround have surface corrosion due to lack of use
Front brake discs showing wear
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear discs showing wear
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs showing wear
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear discs showing wear
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside rear tyre has a groove in the outer side wall due to being driven under inflated
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front wiper blade split on outer edges
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear tyre has a groove in the outer side wall due to being driven under inflated
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside front wiper blade split on outer edges
o/s lower ball joint gaiter split
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
o/s lower ball joint gaiter split
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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BG53 FRZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 BG53 FRZ, 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 BG53 FRZ registered?
BG53 FRZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is BG53 FRZ safe to buy?
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