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BG53 OMR

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,793 mi
Last recorded139,793 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OMR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 139,793 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on tread

offside rear tyre wearing on tread

Pass 22 May 2015 134,066 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 134,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 127,335 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 127,327 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2013 119,537 miles

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 26 Jan 2012 111,655 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 102,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,146 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 97,840 miles

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

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

front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 5 Jan 2009 90,783 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Dec 2007 73,023 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover is split

Pass 11 May 2007 64,875 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,172 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 OMR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 OMR, 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.

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What year was BG53 OMR registered?

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

Is BG53 OMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 OMR 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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