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BJ53 FNP

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,630 mi
Last recorded97,630 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FNP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 97,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 97,510 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 91,440 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust middle section corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 91,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust middle section corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 91,067 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 91,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,772 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,541 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 90,529 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,276 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 90,252 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 89,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,226 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 87,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 84,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 72,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front head light lenses cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,795 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 50,795 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,446 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,368 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,694 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,258 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,116 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 FNP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FNP, 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 FNP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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