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BJ53 DKF

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,046 mi
Last recorded164,046 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 DKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 164,046 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top suspension mountings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 164,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top suspension mountings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 156,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, and nearside rear to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN NEAR FUTURE (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

STEERING LOCK / SWITCHES SLIGHTLY LOOSE ONM COLOMN

TOP RADIATOR HOSE - BLEED NIPPLE DAMAGED AND SEEPING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 156,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, and nearside rear to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN NEAR FUTURE (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

STEERING LOCK / SWITCHES SLIGHTLY LOOSE ONM COLOMN

TOP RADIATOR HOSE - BLEED NIPPLE DAMAGED AND SEEPING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 146,592 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 137,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 137,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 128,063 miles

Rear FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS CORRODING

coil spring corroded N/S/F AND O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,777 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 118,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 106,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front flexy hoses starting to perish

stone chip in screen

Fail 8 Sep 2014 106,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front flexy hoses starting to perish

stone chip in screen

Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear springs rusty on bottom coil

Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,943 miles

rear discs worn and pitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly

stone chip in windscreen

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 79,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

offside front tyre getting low

rear discs worn and pitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,054 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

oil leak

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 45,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,236 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on both edges + on limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,051 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,450 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,290 miles

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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BJ53 DKF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJ53 DKF, 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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BJ53 DKF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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