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BK53 KGP

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,415 mi
Last recorded124,415 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 124,415 miles

floor pan and chassis slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel pipes corroded

rear axle bushes slightly perished

various bushes slightly perished

Fail 28 Aug 2018 124,415 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 116,226 miles

floor pan slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

various rear suspension components slightly corroded and bushes perished

Fail 29 Aug 2017 116,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,775 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2016 108,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,971 miles

Offside front link rod has slight play

Rear tie bar rods have slight perishing in bushes but no play

Rear tyres on 3 mm

Fail 25 Aug 2015 101,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,535 miles

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

front headlamp wipers split

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 95,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 88,201 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2013 88,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 81,600 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 67,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,262 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 76,262 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,605 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,905 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,765 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 53,765 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,806 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,137 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
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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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