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BJ53 VWR

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,732 mi
Last recorded90,732 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,732 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriated perished

Fail 14 Jan 2014 90,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r tyre deteriated perished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,059 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,115 miles

nearside front brake flexi pipe cracked

offside front brake flexi pipe cracked

offside rear indicator bulb slightly white

Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,456 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit and perished

Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,146 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 53,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,157 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 46,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,300 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 28,834 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 VWR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VWR, 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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What year was BJ53 VWR registered?

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

Is BJ53 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 VWR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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