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BL53 VRM

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,584 mi
Last recorded86,584 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VRM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

chassis rails and rear shock absorbers starting to show signs of corrosion

chip in windscreen

offside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

Fail 29 Sep 2020 86,523 miles

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both front (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

chassis rails and rear shock absorbers starting to show signs of corrosion

chip in windscreen

offside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

Pass 30 Sep 2019 83,323 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,128 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,885 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre slightly worn & slightly perished

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit & sidewall slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2017 74,862 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre slightly worn & slightly perished

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit & sidewall slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,370 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 70,370 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,305 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,396 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,123 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,123 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,371 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,875 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,875 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,631 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,089 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,117 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,151 miles

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

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 VRM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

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

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