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BK53 ZVD

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,350 mi
Last recorded58,350 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,350 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust pipe corroded

fuel filter slightly corroded

rear disc outer faces slightly corroded

service lamp on dash

sills obscured by plastic trim

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2011 58,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

undertrays fitted

brake pipes corroded

exhaust pipe corroded

fuel filter slightly corroded

rear disc outer faces slightly corroded

service lamp on dash

sills obscured by plastic trim

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,408 miles

exhaust slightly coroded

plastic undertrays fitted on vechicle

trim loose o/s/r airbag c pillar

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust slightly coroded

plastic undertrays fitted on vechicle

trim loose o/s/r airbag c pillar

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,702 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 48,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,718 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,439 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,933 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 ZVD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 ZVD registered?

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

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