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BK53 KHG

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,123 mi
Last recorded148,123 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 148,123 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 148,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 144,217 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 144,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 140,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 140,424 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 136,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 136,355 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 131,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 107,340 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 85,092 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 64,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,101 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 KHG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 KHG registered?

BK53 KHG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 KHG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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