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BK53 ZUC

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,276 mi
Last recorded165,276 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 165,276 miles

Front wiper arm fouls bonnet

Fail 29 Apr 2016 165,276 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wiper arm fouls bonnet

Pass 1 May 2015 153,154 miles

oil leak turbo area

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 153,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak turbo area

Pass 6 Jun 2014 145,439 miles

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)

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

rear wiper poor

small oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 141,540 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 139,555 miles

minor oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2012 139,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

minor oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 137,136 miles

oil leak

rear wiper torn

Pass 10 May 2010 134,015 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 134,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

minor engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2008 128,875 miles

All brake discs showing surface corrosion.

Offside (outer) rear poisition light not working.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 118,770 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 103,161 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 97,380 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 97,378 miles

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

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

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

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 ZUC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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