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BN53 SRV

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,763 mi
Last recorded91,763 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 91,763 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 89,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,561 miles

All road tyres are slightly age cracked/perishing

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 87,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Glass missing (3.3 (a))

All road tyres are slightly age cracked/perishing

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 86,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,121 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 82,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,796 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewalls cracking ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,386 miles

Front headlamp wiper blades split

Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,968 miles

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

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s/r brake pad worn very low.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 39,596 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,645 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2012 35,645 miles

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,828 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,384 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 27,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,342 miles

accident damage to nearside front

nearside front indicator lens missing

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,629 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,365 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 SRV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SRV, 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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What year was BN53 SRV registered?

BN53 SRV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is BN53 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SRV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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