MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,415 miAbove average mileage for this year
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floor pan and chassis slightly corroded
front tyres wearing on inner edges
fuel pipes corroded
rear axle bushes slightly perished
various bushes slightly perished
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
floor pan and chassis slightly corroded
front and rear pads low
front tyres wearing on inner edges
fuel pipes corroded
rear axle bushes slightly perished
rear brake discs corroded
various bushes slightly perished
floor pan slightly corroded
fuel pipes slightly corroded
various rear suspension components slightly corroded and bushes perished
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
floor pan slightly corroded
fuel pipes slightly corroded
various rear suspension components slightly corroded and bushes perished
Nearside Front brake has slight bind
floor pan slightly corroded
front tyres worn on inner edges
front wipers split
offside front coil spring slightly corroded
rear tie bar bushes slightly perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
floor pan slightly corroded
front tyres worn on inner edges
front wipers split
Nearside Front brake has slight bind
offside front coil spring slightly corroded
rear tie bar bushes slightly perished
Offside front link rod has slight play
Rear tie bar rods have slight perishing in bushes but no play
Rear tyres on 3 mm
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine management light on
Fuel filter corroded
Near side rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front link rod has slight play
Rear tie bar rods have slight perishing in bushes but no play
Rear tyres on 3 mm
Rear wiper blade and headlamp wiper blades split
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front headlamp wipers split
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
front headlamp wipers split
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front wipers and headlamp wipers split but clearing screen
slight cracks in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front wipers and headlamp wipers split but clearing screen
slight cracks in offside rear tyre
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK53 KGP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 KGP, 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 KGP registered?
BK53 KGP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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