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BK53 MOV

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,413 mi
Last recorded136,413 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 136,413 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 136,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 130,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,103 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 118,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 118,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,252 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 113,219 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 107,778 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake performane poor.Limited movement on cable at actuator arm on caliper

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 15 Sep 2010 102,451 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 12 Sep 2009 95,021 miles

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 6 Sep 2008 84,030 miles

o/s/r track control arm bush starting to lift

o/s/r tyre low on tread

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Sep 2007 73,773 miles

drivers side front wiper blade rubber split slightly

passenger side rear tyre wearing on outer adge of tread

Fail 8 Sep 2006 62,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,439 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 MOV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MOV, 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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BK53 MOV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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