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BK53 KGN

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,248 mi
Last recorded160,248 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 160,248 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 137,027 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 137,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 108,121 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 108,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 70,812 miles

offside front headlamp lense cracked.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,422 miles

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 KGN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGN, 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.

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What year was BK53 KGN registered?

BK53 KGN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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