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BK53 KFT

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,450 mi
Last recorded108,450 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 108,450 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 108,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 98,990 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 98,990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 91,903 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 91,903 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 82,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 82,047 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2009 75,184 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 75,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2008 69,938 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,574 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 59,574 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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BK53 KFT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BK53 KFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 KFT registered?

BK53 KFT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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