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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Coil spring corroded OS front slightly + NS rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns + os + front to rear sections at joiners (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower AUX / FOG lamp inop
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ~+ spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor split on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all ns and os TCA / LINK arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to some underbody components and panels
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened c/w with lower spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA / LINK bushes: slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to some underbody components and panels
fuel cap/sealing device cracking but effective at time of inspection
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse lights not working
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Reverse light not working
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake excessively fluctuating Front (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Reverse light not working
Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside front (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre cracking slightly.
Offside Front Tyre worn and cracking.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre cracking slightly.
Offside Front Tyre worn and cracking.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
Reversing lamp inoperative (2003)
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Coil spring fractured or broken Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside (1.4.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
air bag light on
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
air bag light on
corrosion to rear brake disc;s
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag light on
front discs worn and corroded
rear discs worn and corroded
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag light on
front discs worn and corroded
rear discs worn and corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside rear tyre distorted & perrishing & worn low
Air bag warning light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside headlamp stone chipped but not affecting beam pattern
Offside rear outer sidelight not working
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly
Rear wiper split
REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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BJ53 FMV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 BJ53 FMV, 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 FMV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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