MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s front outer edge of tyre slightly worn. n/s front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slightly worn. front wiper(s) worn.
n/s front outer edge of tyre slightly worn. n/s front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slightly worn. front wiper(s) worn.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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BJ53 ZVA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?
BJ53 ZVA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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The MOT history for BJ53 ZVA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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