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BK53 KHV

2003 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,329 mi
Last recorded101,329 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 101,329 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 101,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,435 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 96,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 96,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Aug 2022 94,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Aug 2021 91,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the Parking Brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,855 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,859 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 76,139 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,951 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,908 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,322 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,589 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,373 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,341 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,294 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,388 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 19,379 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 KHV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KHV, 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 KHV registered?

BK53 KHV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 KHV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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