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BN53 HNY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,157 mi
Last recorded82,157 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 82,157 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,631 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 81,079 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,494 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 79,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,405 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 75,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,621 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2015 72,621 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2014 70,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,011 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 66,876 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,876 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,446 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 63,446 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011
Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2010 50,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,254 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,704 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,894 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 HNY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HNY, 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

How do I check the history of BN53 HNY?

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What year was BN53 HNY registered?

BN53 HNY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BN53 HNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 HNY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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