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BN53 EXD

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

139,189 mi
Last recorded139,189 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 139,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 139,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 136,361 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 135,365 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 131,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,099 miles

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Rear brake discs are corroded 5-10mm wide on faces- pads good, approx. 7mm thick

both rear lower track control arm outer bushes are slightly deteriorated

film of oil on rear of engine

Pass 6 Dec 2021 119,305 miles

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear brake discs show signs of having got hot - neither are binding at time of test

edge of auxiliary drive belt slightly frayed

side marker lights - o/s/r and n/s/f not working

squeak from auxiliary drive belt area

Fail 2 Dec 2021 119,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 5mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very edges - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear brake discs show signs of having got hot - neither are binding at time of test

edge of auxiliary drive belt slightly frayed

side marker lights - o/s/r and n/s/f not working

squeak from auxiliary drive belt area

Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,288 miles

Nearside forward side marker light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs slightly lipped, 5-10mm wide

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2020 116,275 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all others approx. 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside forward side marker light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs slightly lipped, 5-10mm wide

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 112,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,228 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,686 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 93,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,375 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak lower engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres inner edges badly misshapen and distorted

sill covers fitted and top engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 85,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault does not illuminate when ign turned on should have a 6 second delay (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak lower engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres inner edges badly misshapen and distorted

sill covers fitted and top engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre has minor cut in tread

Fail 5 Aug 2015 74,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre has minor cut in tread

Fail 14 Aug 2014 71,139 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,052 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 66,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,352 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,227 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

must check rear seats locked in

rear exhaust flange very rusty

surface rust at front suspension parts

Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,227 miles

must check rear seats locked in

rear exhaust flange very rusty

surface rust at front suspension parts

Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,125 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of rear number plate

offside rear position lamp 50% inop

wear to nearside front tyre on outer edge

wear to nearside rear tyre on outer edge also cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2010 47,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of rear number plate

offside rear position lamp 50% inop

wear to nearside front tyre on outer edge

wear to nearside rear tyre on outer edge also cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,643 miles

airbag light on

Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,625 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,835 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,888 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,998 miles

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 EXD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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 EXD, 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.

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BN53 EXD is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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