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BK53 KGO

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,383 mi
Last recorded108,383 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 108,383 miles

windscreen split outside swept area

Fail 25 Jan 2018 108,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

windscreen split outside swept area

Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle general condition for age

Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,653 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,298 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,533 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,008 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,727 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,576 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,331 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,225 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

surface cuts in osf and osr tyre walls

Fail 12 Sep 2006 22,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R side position lamp pale

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R side position lamp pale

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 KGO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

BK53 KGO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BK53 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 KGO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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