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BN53 EUV

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,441 mi
Last recorded128,441 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 128,441 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2012 128,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 112,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Oct 2009 99,680 miles

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

handbrake high

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 Nov 2008 86,578 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 70,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 54,710 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 EUV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BN53 EUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 EUV registered?

BN53 EUV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is BN53 EUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 EUV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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