MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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)
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)
Rear FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS CORRODING
coil spring corroded N/S/F AND O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front flexy hoses starting to perish
stone chip in screen
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
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
rear discs worn and pitted
rear tyres wearing unevenly
stone chip in windscreen
brake pipes and ferrules corroded
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
brake pipes and ferrules corroded
oil leak
rear tyres wearing unevenly
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)
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)
n/s/f tyre bald on both edges + on limit
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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