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BK53 PYG

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,682 mi
Last recorded101,682 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 PYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,682 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 101,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

off side front bumper light inop

slight play in near side front drop link

Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,093 miles

near side front wiper slightly split

off side front marker light inop

Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,809 miles

both front tyres just on limit

off side front bumper light inop

Fail 5 Feb 2010 84,809 miles

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

both front tyres just on limit

off side front bumper light inop

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,736 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low to wear bar

advise both rear oter side light inop

Fail 13 Feb 2009 80,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

advise both front tyres wearing low to wear bar

advise both rear oter side light inop

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,991 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,099 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 PYG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 PYG registered?

BK53 PYG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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