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BK53 UYR

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,803 mi
Last recorded149,803 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 149,803 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

cracks on inner walls of n/s/r tyre

front & rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2018 149,801 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

cracks on inner side wall of n/s/r tyre.

front & rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 140,336 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 140,247 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,320 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 128,633 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake balance is slightly high

o/s/r handbrake effort is low

Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 113,236 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 104,321 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,119 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 94,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,432 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,415 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 54,879 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,715 miles

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 UYR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYR, 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 UYR registered?

BK53 UYR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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