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BN53 ETR

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,030 mi
Last recorded58,030 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ETR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,030 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 53,108 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,001 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,149 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 35,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,768 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 20,768 miles

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

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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BN53 ETR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN53 ETR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 ETR registered?

BN53 ETR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is BN53 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 ETR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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