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BL53 OTV

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,848 mi
Last recorded108,848 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,848 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 101,291 miles

Offside handbrake poor

nearside rear outer side light and offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 2 Jan 2020 100,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front shocks corroding

both front steering / bearing hubs corroding

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to perish

both rear axle arms inner bushes starting to perish

both rear chassis rails corroding

both rear lower trailing arms inner and outer bushes perishing

front cross member corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside rear shock corroding

offside rear shock corroded

rear bumper impact bar corroding

rear sub frame corroding

surface corrosion to rear anti roll bar

surface corrosion to spear wheel weld

underbody offside chassis rail corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2019 95,737 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 95,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,561 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 70,382 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 70,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 66,545 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 66,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,827 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 53,402 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 53,402 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 44,107 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,271 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,400 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre wall,but not exposing cords

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Dec 2008 31,400 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre wall,but not exposing cords

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Dec 2007 27,289 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 22,012 miles

High tone horn inoperative

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BL53 OTV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL53 OTV, 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 BL53 OTV registered?

BL53 OTV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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