MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK
2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS
1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK
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)
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)
1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS
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
1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK
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
1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BK53 ZTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK53 ZTP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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