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BK53 JYC

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,284 mi
Last recorded79,284 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 JYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 79,284 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front strut top mountings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,670 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Surface corrison underneath car & components

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing deteriorated also centre to rear flange deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test recording device removed, (illegal to record any part of test) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle all over corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 68,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing deteriorated also centre to rear flange deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test recording device removed, (illegal to record any part of test) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle all over corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,756 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 59,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,759 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 51,759 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,012 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 46,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,020 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 42,964 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,181 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,299 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,400 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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BK53 JYC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK53 JYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 JYC registered?

BK53 JYC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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