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BK53 KHE

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,726 mi
Last recorded166,726 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 166,726 miles

multi guards fitted, play in front outer roll bar links, front to rear brake pipes rusty, surface corrosion to undersills and rear chassis

Pass 23 Jul 2013 141,416 miles

service due, o/s wiper blade torn, multi guards fitted, play in o/s front roll bar link, n/s rear brake pipe rusty at limit, rear brake pads wearing thin, rear discs deteriorated, rear tyres uneven wear, n/s rear indicator fading

Fail 22 Jul 2013 141,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s hand brake arm forwards, n/s hand brake not working

service due, o/s wiper blade torn, multi guards fitted, play in o/s front roll bar link, n/s rear brake pipe rusty at limit, rear brake pads wearing thin, rear discs deteriorated, rear tyres uneven wear, n/s rear indicator fading

Pass 31 Jul 2012 116,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to o/s/r light lens

Fail 23 Jul 2012 116,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 9 Aug 2011 106,092 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 98,021 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,915 miles

slight binding offside rear wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,165 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 66,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,607 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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BK53 KHE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KHE, 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 KHE registered?

BK53 KHE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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