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BJ53 ZTT

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,392 mi
Last recorded138,392 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZTT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 138,392 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 77,958 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 43,125 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 41,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,079 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 ZTT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTT, 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 ZTT registered?

BJ53 ZTT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BJ53 ZTT safe to buy?

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