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BK53 KHM

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,090 mi
Last recorded133,090 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KHM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 133,090 miles

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

PAS OIL LEAK

Fail 2 Oct 2017 133,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PAD MATERIAL DAMAGE (3.5.1g)

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

PAS OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Jan 2016 124,722 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Jan 2016 124,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 113,396 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 104,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 87,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 79,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres worn close to the limit.

both rear tyres wearing low inner sections.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 6 Feb 2010 72,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 72,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,867 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 49,336 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,336 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,872 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 45,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KHM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KHM, 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.

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What year was BK53 KHM registered?

BK53 KHM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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