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BK53 ZTP

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,238 mi
Last recorded178,238 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZTP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 178,238 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 164,284 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 164,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 156,327 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK

2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 12 Sep 2014 149,390 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK

Pass 3 Oct 2013 144,613 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 144,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 139,748 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 139,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 134,083 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 14 Oct 2011 134,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 19 Oct 2010 125,534 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK

Fail 19 Oct 2010 125,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK

Pass 9 Oct 2009 117,124 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 107,613 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 1 Oct 2007 99,351 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 80,456 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 ZTP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTP, 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.

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What year was BK53 ZTP registered?

BK53 ZTP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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