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BJ53 UEH

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,657 mi
Last recorded111,657 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UEH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 111,657 miles

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)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Noise from engine.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Back-entre box join badly rusted.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,182 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,405 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,431 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,185 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,705 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 52,611 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,591 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,337 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,955 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 UEH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UEH, 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 UEH registered?

BJ53 UEH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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