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BJ53 VWT

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,839 mi
Last recorded97,839 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,839 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,589 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,950 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 75,950 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 68,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,825 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,358 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2012 40,453 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,178 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 12,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,916 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 10,916 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 9,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,972 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 VWT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ53 VWT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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