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BJ53 TXG

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

181,136 mi
Last recorded181,136 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 181,136 miles

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2017 180,758 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded NS front to rear showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded OS front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 176,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 176,065 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 168,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 160,843 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 147,496 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,650 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 117,323 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 117,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all side marker lights white

both rear outer sidelights inop

Pass 3 Feb 2010 111,985 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 105,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 97,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 84,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 77,040 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 TXG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TXG, 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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What year was BJ53 TXG registered?

BJ53 TXG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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