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BG53 GVD

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,322 mi
Last recorded185,322 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 185,322 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 185,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 176,359 miles

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 176,336 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 167,711 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 155,647 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 146,816 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 141,670 miles

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 141,670 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 138,692 miles

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.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 138,684 miles

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.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 133,163 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 126,888 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 119,647 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 119,644 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,542 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 103,650 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 96,677 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,677 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 91,069 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 78,300 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,638 miles

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

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 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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