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BK53 KGU

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,862 mi
Last recorded98,862 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 98,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,982 miles

Exhaust center box outer skin coming away due to corrosion

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Offside steering rack arm has slight play in the inner ball joint

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 90,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust center box outer skin coming away due to corrosion

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Offside steering rack arm has slight play in the inner ball joint

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,959 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 73,776 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,439 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,787 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,058 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 54,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,376 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,209 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 49,208 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,298 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,661 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 KGU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 KGU registered?

BK53 KGU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BK53 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 KGU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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