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BK53 MPF

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,224 mi
Last recorded163,224 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 163,224 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake imbalance

Pass 20 Oct 2017 158,513 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION PRESENT

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

Offside Front HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED.

Offside Front HIGH BEAM FACING DOWN

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

Oil leak ()

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK FOR CORROSION.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 158,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION PRESENT

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

Offside Front HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED.

Offside Front HIGH BEAM FACING DOWN

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

Oil leak ()

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK FOR CORROSION.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 151,716 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 147,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OIL LEAK PRESENT.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front HEADLAMP HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 142,011 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 133,003 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 133,003 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 122,462 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres stepping on inside edges

side marker lamps discoloured

Pass 24 Oct 2011 107,007 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 93,004 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,102 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 65,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,290 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 52,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,646 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,406 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 39,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 MPF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MPF, 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 MPF registered?

BK53 MPF is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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