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BL53 VRF

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,584 mi
Last recorded72,584 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,584 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 72,584 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,010 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 69,885 miles

NSF tyre Perishing

OSF tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,885 miles

NSF tyre Perishing

OSF tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,869 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 62,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,395 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,615 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,447 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 45,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,800 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 26,808 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 VRF is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

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

Is BL53 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 VRF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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