MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wing corrodded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outside face heavily corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inside wall small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake back sheild deteriorated
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting distorted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing corrodded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small bulge inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear b rake back sheild deteriorated
Rear exhaust blowing
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wing corrodded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outside face heavily corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inside wall small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake back sheild deteriorated
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting distorted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing corrodded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small bulge inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear b rake back sheild deteriorated
Rear exhaust blowing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n s f marker light on side of wing wrong colour.n/s/r not working. o/s/r wrong colour.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n s f marker light on side of wing wrong colour.n/s/r not working. o/s/r wrong colour.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 GVD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GVD, 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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BG53 GVD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2003.
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