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BK53 ZTO

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,530 mi
Last recorded163,530 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 163,530 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 163,463 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 161,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 159,498 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 159,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 148,157 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 133,729 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 126,748 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 114,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 99,294 miles

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

N/S rear outer sidelight inoperative

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 99,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S rear outer sidelight inoperative

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 84,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 75,573 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 ZTO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZTO, 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 ZTO registered?

BK53 ZTO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is BK53 ZTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 ZTO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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