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BK53 KFW

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,230 mi
Last recorded181,230 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 181,230 miles

4 litres used for mot

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 181,230 miles

4 litres used for mot

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 177,338 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 177,338 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 171,904 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 171,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 166,592 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 166,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 166,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 145,097 miles

outer sills have plastic covers on

Fail 14 Oct 2013 145,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

outer sills have plastic covers on

Pass 16 Oct 2012 132,660 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 132,660 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,590 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 114,310 miles

brake pipes corroded in various places.

exhaust corroded

fuel filter correded

has the timing belt been replaced.we advise avery 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage.

wiper blades split

Fail 7 Oct 2009 108,413 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 108,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 103,138 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 90,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,813 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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BK53 KFW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KFW, 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 KFW registered?

BK53 KFW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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