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BJ53 FOK

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,240 mi
Last recorded93,240 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FOK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 93,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 93,227 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cuts on inner side wall

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 89,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cuts on inner side wall

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 87,408 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank and fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 87,402 miles

Battery insecure under bonnet (1.9.1)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 % effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank and fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 87,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate damaged

inner rea r sills corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,695 miles

Exhaust system joints corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 80,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system joints corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 71,526 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,136 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,409 miles

both front ball joint rubbers split

o/s steering rack fluid leak ???

Fail 19 Nov 2012 55,409 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both front ball joint rubbers split

front brake judder - close to mot limit

o/s steering rack fluid leak ???

perishing to front brake hoses - recommend replace n/s/f minium

wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,970 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 43,645 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,645 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,001 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,746 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 22,867 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 FOK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FOK, 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.

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BJ53 FOK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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