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BK53 KGE

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,204 mi
Last recorded147,204 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 147,204 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 146,840 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Tyre Wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 131,697 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 121,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light n/w (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both n/s marker lamps wrong colour

fuel cap o ring cracking

o/s/f marker lamp n/w

rear brake imbalance is 34% but due to brakes locking it,s a pass

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,298 miles

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perished

nsr tyre worn inside edge cracking in tread due to seperation

Fail 26 Nov 2014 118,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perished

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

nsr tyre worn inside edge cracking in tread due to seperation

Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f wiper blade

advise n/s/r caliper hand brake linkage fault

Fail 21 Nov 2013 114,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f wiper blade

advise n/s/r caliper hand brake linkage fault

advise o/s/r tyre has seperation started in treads

Pass 1 Dec 2012 110,148 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Fail 24 Nov 2012 110,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres cracking between treads

off side rear side marker not working

Pass 2 Dec 2011 103,245 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 103,058 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside front brake disc in poor condition on inner face

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre pressure low

Fail 23 Nov 2010 91,993 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 90,453 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 90,453 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,617 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 73,228 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge. n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,473 miles

N/S washer missaligned not severely reducing drivers view of the road

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 KGE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KGE, 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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BK53 KGE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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