MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,284 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Surface corrison underneath car & components
brake pipes covered in grease
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))
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))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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