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BG53 OMM

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,696 mi
Last recorded85,696 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OMM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 85,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 79,136 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 79,136 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 75,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 68,299 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 60,415 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 60,415 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 50,490 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,490 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,882 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,694 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,667 miles

1/ o/s/f, o/s/r, and n/s/f tyres have sidewall cracks on edges.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,099 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,693 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BG53 OMM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 OMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 OMM registered?

BG53 OMM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 OMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 OMM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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