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BJ53 FMP

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,371 mi
Last recorded60,371 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FMP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 60,371 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,528 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 56,618 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 54,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,952 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 49,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Lamp replaced, (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,624 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,351 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,889 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,496 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,260 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,743 miles

the underside of the vehicleis dry and lots of surface rust

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,784 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,847 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,692 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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BJ53 FMP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BJ53 FMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 FMP registered?

BJ53 FMP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BJ53 FMP safe to buy?

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