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BG53 FYP

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,779 mi
Last recorded109,779 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 102,756 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 102,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,690 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated but still effective.

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,821 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 74,968 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 74,968 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 70,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 70,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 66,137 miles

Damage to windscreen hidden behind wiper blade.

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,592 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,645 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 53,645 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,361 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,964 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracking 2603

Fail 26 Mar 2016 52,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracking 2603

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,286 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 48,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,804 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 46,249 miles

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

n/plates slightly deterated both front tyres nevev wear //n/s front wall light damage

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,249 miles

n/plates slightly deterated both front tyres nevev wear //n/s front wall light damage

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,428 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,234 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,963 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,874 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 17,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,153 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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BG53 FYP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG53 FYP, 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 FYP registered?

BG53 FYP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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