MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension strut top bearing in poor condition
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Running light lens broken
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearly white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle reading lower than nearside front (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi and at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension strut top bearing in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Wheel bolt(s) missing n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (4.2.A.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
The near side front tyre is showing some signs of wear.
The near side rear tyre is perished on the outer sidewall.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
The near side front tyre is showing some signs of wear.
The near side rear tyre is perished on the outer sidewall.
n/s/rear coil spring slightly corroded
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake pads wearing thin.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 DKE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BJ53 DKE, 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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BJ53 DKE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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