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BL53 OTR

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,316 mi
Last recorded78,316 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OTR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2012 78,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,001 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,754 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

engine rattle.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,084 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine niosey.

near side rear inner side light not working.

off side rear outer side light worked when tapped.

slight smoking from exhaust.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides front tyres on 3mm.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,966 miles

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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BL53 OTR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL53 OTR, 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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What year was BL53 OTR registered?

BL53 OTR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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