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BL53 VRN

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,486 mi
Last recorded94,486 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, On edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,070 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 85,070 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,563 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,544 miles

air bag light on

corrosion on center exhaust box but not blowing

Fail 29 Mar 2012 75,541 miles

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

air bag light on

corrosion on center exhaust box but not blowing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,573 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 72,074 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,463 miles

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

small split around inner clip of n/s cv gaitor, function not impaired, but advise replacement.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,089 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 VRN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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