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BH53 PJH

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,892 mi
Last recorded119,892 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH53 PJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 119,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 119,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 118,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 117,223 miles

hand brake efficiency 17%

Fail 7 Jan 2020 117,219 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

hand brake efficiency 17%

Pass 21 Nov 2018 109,851 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint split front both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,185 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 102,057 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 94,059 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 84,820 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 84,820 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 67,358 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 67,358 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,305 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside outer sills covered with plastic trim

nearside and offside rear tyre(s) wearing slightly uneven in tread

slight oil misting underside of engine

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,900 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 40,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2008 26,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

all four tyres perished

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all four tyres perished

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,563 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 17,123 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,123 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

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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BH53 PJH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BH53 PJH, 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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BH53 PJH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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