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BN53 EVC

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

270,546 mi
Last recorded270,546 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 270,546 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2020 257,282 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper damaged

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 257,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper damaged

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 229,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2019 229,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2018 202,146 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 202,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 178,074 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 178,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 147,590 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 147,590 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 122,371 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 122,371 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 101,296 miles

both front tyres = 3mm +2mm inner edges

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

front indicators starting to fade

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight brake judder

some corrosion to rear brake pipes - previously greased

Fail 4 Feb 2014 101,296 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres = 3mm +2mm inner edges

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

front indicators starting to fade

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight brake judder

some corrosion to rear brake pipes - previously greased

Pass 30 Jan 2013 96,948 miles

o/s/f brake hoses perishing

wear to front brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,980 miles

perishing to both front brake hoses

slight rear brake judder

Pass 22 Jan 2011 83,914 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 80,353 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,468 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 79,468 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,367 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,761 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 63,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EVC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EVC, 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 BN53 EVC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN53 EVC shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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