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BL53 VRE

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,891 mi
Last recorded92,891 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VRE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jul 2018 92,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,649 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 82,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,018 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fit

Fail 6 Jul 2016 69,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fit

Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 59,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 May 2013 58,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 May 2013 58,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2012 56,591 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2012 56,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 52,414 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 49,147 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,682 miles

front brake pads 1/2 worn

nearside front and both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

offside front door mirror damaged not afecting drivers view

offside front wing has damage

Fail 28 Sep 2009 45,682 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all tyre sidewalls starting to crack

front brake pads 1/2 worn

offside front door mirror damaged not afecting drivers view

offside front wing has damage

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,741 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 36,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,088 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,333 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 VRE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 VRE, 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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BL53 VRE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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