MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,346 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
o/s wiper split
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front tyre has small tear in side wall
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front tyre has small tear in side wall
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK53 VJO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VJO, 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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BK53 VJO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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