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BN53 EUU

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,747 mi
Last recorded164,747 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 164,747 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 164,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 145,529 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 145,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 108,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

inner and outside walls of both rear tyres deteriorating

outer wall of offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,840 miles

oil leak o/s/f posibly steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2013 90,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/rside marker faided n/s/rside marker faided

oil leak o/s/f posibly steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2012 82,520 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split on end all brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Nov 2012 82,520 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper split on end all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,789 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 73,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,384 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,174 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,760 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 44,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,012 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,878 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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BN53 EUU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN53 EUU, 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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BN53 EUU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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