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BJ53 ZTV

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,929 mi
Last recorded165,929 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 165,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 165,921 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank going to osr brake (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 152,543 miles

Nearside tyre slight cracking of inner side wall.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,409 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,781 miles

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

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

center exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 122,415 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 116,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 107,641 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 93,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 93,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre just rubing inner wheel arch

Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,203 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,777 miles

nearside rear tyre low on innere edge

Fail 24 Jul 2007 59,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,667 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 ZTV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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