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BJ53 UEL

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,628 mi
Last recorded194,628 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UEL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 194,628 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Feb 2020 194,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Feb 2019 174,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn and spiting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn and spiting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear exhaust rusted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 174,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn and spiting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn and spiting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear exhaust rusted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 154,389 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension Bushes Deteriorated.

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 133,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear track arm bushes worn and spliting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear track arm bushes worn and splitting (2.4.G.2)

front to rear exhaust rusted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 133,588 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder n/s and o/s (3.7.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear track arm bushes worn and spliting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear track arm bushes worn and splitting (2.4.G.2)

front to rear exhaust rusted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,441 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s rear bushes worn and spliting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear bushes worn and spliting (2.4.G.2)

advice front to rear exhaust rusted

Fail 6 Feb 2015 93,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,505 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 90,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 85,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 81,070 miles

nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter clip detiorated

offside front drive shaft outer gaiter clip detiorated

Pass 13 May 2011 75,600 miles

Advise front discs lipped

Advise rear discs lipped

Fail 9 May 2011 75,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise front discs lipped

Advise rear discs lipped

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,689 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 56,618 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,791 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 UEL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEL, 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 UEL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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