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BL53 VRO

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,735 mi
Last recorded67,735 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VRO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,475 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 52,772 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,607 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,818 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,667 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 32,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,976 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 24,665 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 17,914 miles

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 VRO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

BL53 VRO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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