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BK53 ZVB

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 132,526 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

turbo boost pipe not connected to the intercooler

Pass 2 Oct 2019 132,447 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Fail 23 Sep 2019 132,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 132,322 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 132,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 132,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb upside down (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 129,613 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 129,612 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,213 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 117,712 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 112,664 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 112,664 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

both rear brake backplates - deteriorated

side marker lights - incorrect colour ?

Fail 14 Aug 2013 107,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 107,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 101,811 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 97,260 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 97,006 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,870 miles

osr marker light inoperative

osr wheel damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2009 70,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

osr marker light inoperative

osr wheel damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,742 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 56,742 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,938 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 34,755 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 34,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZVB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

BK53 ZVB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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