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BK53 UZB

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,792 mi
Last recorded135,792 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 135,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate to rear exhaust section sealing joint area-temporary fix done- still leaking - maybe linked to eml light & high lambda readings (6.1.2 (a))

Play/movement in both nearside & offside rear trailing arm front bushes

Fail 2 Dec 2020 135,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Reading 1.18 on fast idle & 1.078 on idle (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate to rear exhaust section sealing joint area-temporary fix done- still leaking - maybe linked to eml light & high lambda readings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play/movement in both nearside & offside rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2019 124,689 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 124,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 122,116 miles

Rear suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated n/s and o/s

Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,821 miles

rear suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated n/s & o/s

Pass 27 May 2016 113,686 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

emissions tested and passed no printout available

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2016 113,686 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

emissions tested and passed no printout available

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 108,798 miles

Brake/clutch fluid low

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s handbrake cable sticking

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,840 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,280 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 63,280 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four side markers showing white

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,709 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 56,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,649 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,150 miles

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

one of two lights not working near side rear

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,491 miles

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

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 UZB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol 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 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

BK53 UZB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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