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BN53 EVU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,686 mi
Last recorded137,686 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 137,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides inner sills slightly corroded

vehicle underbody surface rust

Fail 2 Feb 2024 137,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides inner sills slightly corroded

vehicle underbody surface rust

Fail 16 Jan 2024 137,510 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 132,887 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 126,626 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 120,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 115,661 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 115,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,370 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 110,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 90,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre balding on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre balding on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 86,888 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 82,808 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 78,949 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 78,949 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 73,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 73,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,671 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,990 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,212 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,920 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 47,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 47,654 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,638 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 EVU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

BN53 EVU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BN53 EVU safe to buy?

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